Contributory Negligence Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
”All or nothing”, a plaintiff would be barred from recovery if he contributed with his own negligence (even the least bit) to the injuries/damage sustained.
2
Q
Zerby v. Warren
A
There are statutes that which do not permit the defense of contributory negligence (1) Child labour statutes, (2) Statutes for the protection of intoxicated persons, (3)Statutes prohibiting the sale of dangerous articles to minors.
