Which of the Following Statements Is True of Defenses to Negligence

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of defenses to negligence?

• A) Under the last-clear-chance doctrine, once the defendant establishes contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff, the plaintiff cannot recover damages.
• B) The court determines the percentage of fault of the defendant under a contributory negligence defense.
• C) In a modified comparative negligence defense, the plaintiff can recover if the defendant is more than 50 percent at fault.
• D) The parties get to pick the most appropriate defense to negligence in a lawsuit.

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