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Which of the following statements about comparative negligence laws is (are) true?
 
  I. Under the pure rule, any negligence by the plaintiff automatically bars recovery for damages.
  II. Under the 50 percent rule, parties who are equally at fault are each allowed to recover damages.
  A) I only
  B) II only
  C) both I and II
  D) neither I nor II

Question 2

Heather sued Robert for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Based on the facts presented, the jury concluded that Heather was 40 percent at fault in the accident and Robert was 60 percent at fault.
 
  Under the common law doctrine of contributory negligence, the jury should award Heather
  A) nothing.
  B) 40 percent of her actual damages.
  C) 60 percent of her actual damages.
  D) 100 percent of her actual damages.



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millet

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




tnt_battle

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xiazhe

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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