Which of the Following Must the Defendant Prove in Order

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must the defendant prove in order to rely upon the defense of contributory negligence?

• A)Only that the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm.
• B)Only that a failure of the plaintiff was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injury.
• C)Only that the plaintiff violated the last-clear-chance doctrine.
• D)That the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm and that the plaintiff's failure was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injuries.
• E)That the plaintiff's conduct fell below the standard of care needed to prevent unreasonable risk of harm; that the plaintiff's failure was a contributing cause to the plaintiff's injuries; and that the plaintiff failed to abide by the last-clear-chance doctrine.

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Legal Markets

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