This Doctrine Disallows Any Recovery by the Plaintiff If the Plaintiff

question 46

Multiple Choice

This doctrine disallows any recovery by the plaintiff if the plaintiff is shown to be negligent to any degree in not avoiding the relevant harm.According to this doctrine, the motorist who was only slightly at fault in causing an accident may recover nothing from the motorist who was primarily at fault.Identify this doctrine that acts as a defense against negligence.

• A)Assumption of risk
• B)Stare decisis
• C)Last clear chance
• D)Comparative negligence
• E)Contributory negligence

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