Comparative Negligence
/kəmˈpærətɪv ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine allocating fault between parties in a tort claim according to their respective negligence contributing to the harm.
The jury applied comparative negligence to reduce the plaintiff's damages by 30 percent due to her partial fault.
Forms
- comparative negligence
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Commentary
Comparative negligence contrasts with contributory negligence by allowing recovery even if the plaintiff shares fault; precise rules vary by jurisdiction.
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