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What principle is applied when determining fault in comparative liability?
What principle is applied when determining fault in comparative liability?
- Joint Liability
- Contributory Negligence
- Proportional Fault (correct)
- None of the above
In a pure comparative negligence state, a plaintiff who is 90% at fault can recover what percentage of damages?
In a pure comparative negligence state, a plaintiff who is 90% at fault can recover what percentage of damages?
- 0%
- 10% (correct)
- 90%
- 50%
Under modified comparative negligence, the '51% bar rule' means:
Under modified comparative negligence, the '51% bar rule' means:
- A plaintiff can't recover if they are 51% or more at fault (correct)
- A plaintiff can recover even if 51% at fault
- Only applies if both parties are equally at fault
- None of the above
What is a key difference between comparative and contributory negligence?
What is a key difference between comparative and contributory negligence?
What type of damages are typically reduced based on the plaintiff's percentage of fault?
What type of damages are typically reduced based on the plaintiff's percentage of fault?
Which of these states follows the pure comparative negligence rule?
Which of these states follows the pure comparative negligence rule?
Comparative negligence is most commonly applied in which type of law?
Comparative negligence is most commonly applied in which type of law?
In comparative negligence, how is a plaintiff's recovery affected if they were texting while driving and got injured?
In comparative negligence, how is a plaintiff's recovery affected if they were texting while driving and got injured?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining fault in comparative negligence?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining fault in comparative negligence?
What is the '50% bar rule' in comparative negligence?
What is the '50% bar rule' in comparative negligence?
In a car accident case under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff is found 30% at fault, how is their damage award of $100,000 adjusted?
In a car accident case under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff is found 30% at fault, how is their damage award of $100,000 adjusted?
Does the concept of comparative negligence apply in all U.S. states?
Does the concept of comparative negligence apply in all U.S. states?
Under comparative negligence, who determines the percentage of fault?
Under comparative negligence, who determines the percentage of fault?
In product liability cases under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff's misuse contributed to the harm, what happens?
In product liability cases under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff's misuse contributed to the harm, what happens?
What impact did the Li v. Yellow Cab Co. decision have on California's negligence law?
What impact did the Li v. Yellow Cab Co. decision have on California's negligence law?
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