If the defendant successfully proves __________, no matter how slight the plaintiff's negligence, the plaintiff will be denied a

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If the defendant successfully proves __________, no matter how slight the plaintiff's negligence, the plaintiff will be denied a

ny recovery of damages. a. negligence per se b. comparative negligence c. contributory negligence d. res ipsa loquitur

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Oliga [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-21T11:11:06+03:00

Answer:

c. contributory negligence

Explanation:

Negligence occurs when a party does not do what is required of him in a given situation. It is being careless with one's responsibility.

Contributory negligence is when one does not show sufficient care for himself or is acts in such a way that contributes to an accident.

If a defendant is able to prove contributory negligence in the case of an accident the plaintiff will not be able to recover any damages.

For example if one enters a busy road when a green light for cars was on and there is an accident. He put himself in harm's way and will not be able to claim damages because he has contributory negligence