The Harshness of the Contributory Negligence Doctrine Has Been Mitigated

question 66

Multiple Choice

The harshness of the contributory negligence doctrine has been mitigated by all of the following except:

• A) the last clear chance rule.
• B) substitution of the doctrine of comparative negligence.
• C) strict liability.
• D) None of these.

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