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Robert Rogers
on Nov 01, 2024
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At the conclusion of a tort trial,the jury finds the plaintiff about 30% responsible for the damages she suffered and the defendant about 70% responsible for causing the damages.The jury determines the actual damages totals to $100,000.How much will the plaintiff recover under contributory negligence?
A) $0.00
B) $30,000
C) $70,000
D) $100,000
Contributory Negligence
Contributory negligence is a legal concept that can reduce or eliminate the plaintiff's right to recover damages if it is found that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm suffered.
Actual Damages
A sum of money equal to the real financial loss suffered by an injured party. Also called compensatory damages.
Damages
A monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or harm due to the unlawful act or negligence of another.
- Acquire knowledge of the essential elements of tort law, incorporating significant legislative measures, case precedents, and legal notions such as laws governing wrongful death and contributory negligence.
- Recognize the significance of tort trials and procedural aspects such as damages, contributory negligence, and malicious prosecution.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the essential elements of tort law, incorporating significant legislative measures, case precedents, and legal notions such as laws governing wrongful death and contributory negligence.
- Recognize the significance of tort trials and procedural aspects such as damages, contributory negligence, and malicious prosecution.