Even Though Contributory Negligence Is Proven by a Defendant in a State

question 20

True/False

Even though contributory negligence is proven by a defendant in a state in which it acts as a complete bar to recovery, the plaintiff may still recover if the defendant had the last clear chance to avoid the injury.

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Definitions:

Durkheim

A foundational figure in sociology who studied the social basis of human behavior and the role of social institutions in maintaining societal cohesion.

Mechanical Solidarity

Describes early societies based on similarities and independence.

Anomie

A state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviors of its members, often resulting in social instability and disintegration.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, values, and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force within society, according to Emile Durkheim.