The Doctrine of Comparative Negligence Permits Damages to Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of comparative negligence permits damages to be:

• A) increased by the magnitude of defendants' wrongdoing
• B) increased by the amount of plaintiffs' goodwill
• C) increased by the amount the judge thinks necessary
• D) decreased by the percentage of defendants' negligence
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as consumer income rises, and decreases as consumer income falls.

Consumers Believe

Refers to the perceptions or expectations that consumers hold about a product, service, or market, which can significantly impact their purchasing decisions.

Substitute Good

A product or service that can be easily replaced with another by consumers, often because it performs a similar function.

Price of Fish

The cost for which fish is sold in the market, influenced by factors such as species, availability, demand, and fishing costs.