Malcolm Was Involved in an Auto Accident

question 24

Multiple Choice

Malcolm was involved in an auto accident.He was judged to be 20 percent at fault in the accident,and the other party was judged to be 80 percent at fault.Malcolm's actual damages were $40,000.Under a pure comparative negligence rule,how much will Malcolm receive for his injuries?

• A)$8,000
• B)$24,000
• C)$32,000
• D)$40,000

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Definitions:

Deposition

A pretrial question and answer proceeding, usually conducted orally, in which a party or witness answers an attorney's questions. The answers are given under oath, and the session is recorded.

Affirmative Defense

A defense in which the defendant introduces evidence to negate or reduce liability, rather than simply denying the plaintiff's allegations.

Answer

A defendant’s response to a plaintiff’s complaint.

Cross-Claim

A claim brought against a co-party in the same side of a legal action, asserting wrongdoing that contributed to the original lawsuit.