The Harshness of the Contributory Negligence Doctrine Has Been Mitigated

question 45

Multiple Choice

The harshness of the contributory negligence doctrine has been mitigated by:

• A) the last clear chance rule.
• B) comparative negligence.
• C) assumption of risk.
• D) both comparative negligence and the last clear change rule.

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