contributory negligence

Noun

Meaning

(law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence

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Synonyms

culpable negligence comparative negligence concurrent negligence common fault reckless endangerment involuntary manslaughter negligence comparison negligence distribution proportional fault by negligence contributory fault for malpractice comparative fault concurrent guilt fault allocation
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Antonyms

treatment prudence attention care achieve assistance
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Hypernyms

neglect negligence carelessness nonperformance

Examples

in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages Source: Internet

Comparative or contributory negligence main If the victim has contributed to causing their own harm through negligent or irresponsible actions, the damages may be reduced or eliminated entirely. Source: Internet

The third element requires the absence of contributory negligence from the plaintiff. Source: Internet

This was viewed as unnecessarily harsh and therefore amended to a comparative negligence system in many states; as of 2007 contributory negligence exists in only a few states such as North Carolina and Maryland. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contributory benefit contributory fault contributory liability contributour contributress contributrix