Comparative And Contributory Negligence

Question 1

Different states have different ways of dealing with _

Answer 1

Negligence claims

Question 2

Some states acknowledge concept of _ negligence, while other states are known as _ negligence jurisdictions

Answer 2

Comparative

Contributory

Question 3

In comparative negligence jurisdiction, negligence may be _

Answer 3

Compared between the parties

Question 4

Comparative negligence example:

Defendant runs red light, plaintiff is _ and their negligence is compared

Answer 4

Drunk in road

Question 5

Jury would be called upon to compare _

(Comparative)

Answer 5

Different levels of negligence

Question 6

In red light run, drunk man in intersection, jury may conclude _ (2)

Answer 6

Driver 50%

Drunk 50%

Question 7

If jury determines damages are $100k, plaintiff would only receive _

Answer 7

$50k

(50% negligence for both defendant and plaintiff)

Question 8

I’m _ there is no comparison of negligence

Answer 8

Contributory negligence jurisdiction

Question 9

In contributory negligence jurisdiction, if you had 1% negligence that contributed to damage, then your claim is

Answer 9

Barred and you receive nothing