Eileen Is Driving Down the Road During the First Nice

question 10

Essay

Eileen is driving down the road during the first nice spring day in Michigan. The car's top is down and Eileen is daydreaming of the idyllic warm summer days soon to arrive. All of a sudden, another car pulls out in front of Eileen. Eileen didn't see the car right away because she had her mind on other things. A thunderous collision ensues. Eileen sues the other driver and the jury finds that Eileen was 25% responsible for the accident. The jury awards damages of $100,000. Explain the doctrines of contributory and comparative negligence, and Eileen's recovery under each.

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