Which of the Following Is a Doctrine That Allows the Plaintiff

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a doctrine that allows the plaintiff to recover damages despite proof of contributory negligence, as long as the defendant had a final clear opportunity to avoid the action that injured the plaintiff?

• A) Assumption of risk.
• B) Last-clear-chance doctrine.
• C) Modified risk doctrine.
• D) Modified comparative doctrine.
• E) There is no such doctrine.

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