In Order to Rely Upon the Defense of Contributory Negligence

question 15

Multiple Choice

In order to rely upon the defense of contributory negligence, what must a defendant prove?

• A) Only that the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm.
• B) Only that a failure of the plaintiff was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injury.
• C) Only that the plaintiff violated the last-clear-chance doctrine.
• D) That the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm and also that the plaintiff's failure was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injuries.
• E) That the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm; that the plaintiff's failure was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injuries; and also that the plaintiff failed to abide by the last-clear-chance doctrine.

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