Why Would a Court Hearing a Civil Action Apportion Liability

question 70

Multiple Choice

Why would a court hearing a civil action apportion liability?

• A) A damage award is increased due to contributory negligence.
• B) A damage award of 100 percent of the claimed amount is unwarranted.
• C) The circumstances involve professional negligence.
• D) The circumstances involve multiple tort-feasors.

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