In a State That Has the Comparative Negligence Doctrine with a "50

question 48

Multiple Choice

In a state that has the comparative negligence doctrine with a "50 percent" rule, a jury finds that Bill is 35% liable for his own injuries in a negligence suit he brought against Tina. In this situation, Bill will recover:

• A) 65% of the damages he seeks from Tina
• B) 50% of the damages he seeks from Tina
• C) Nothing at all from Tina
• D) 100% of the damages he seeks from Tina

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