Which of the Following Refers to a Defense to Negligence

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a defense to negligence that consists of proving that the plaintiff did not exercise the ordinary degree of care to protect against an unreasonable risk of harm and that this failure directly results in causing the plaintiff's harm?

• A) negligence per se
• B) contributory negligence
• C) comparative negligence
• D) res ipsa loquitur

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