Question

Pransit, a truck driver, was involved in a truck collision with a passenger car driven by Sanjay. He sued Sanjay for negligence and Sanjay defended by claiming that Pransit was negligent in his driving. The jury heard both sides of the case and was instructed by the judge on the rules of negligence and defense of pure comparative negligence. The jury verdict concluded that Pransit suffered $60,000 damages and Sanjay was 75% negligent and Pransit was 25% negligent in contributing to his own harm. Pransit will recover: A. $15,000. B. $45,000 C. $60,000 D. nothing.

Answer 1

Answer:

Pransit will recover:

B. $45,000

Explanation:

a) The rules of negligence and defense of pure comparative negligence will ensure that Pransit recovers some damages arising from the negligent deriving.  However, the extent of the amount he will recover depends on the percentage of the defendant's fault.  The implication is that Sanjay will be responsible for 75% of the damage while Pransit bears the remaining 25% (100% - 75%).

b) Amount of damages suffered by Pransit = $60,000

Percentage of Sanjay's negligence = 75%

Therefore, the damage liable to be paid by Sanjay to Pransit = $45,000 ($60,000 * 75%).