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nevelica

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In a situation where an injured party in an accident is partly to blame for the accident, which of the following is most likely to be true under a contributory negligence system?
 A) The injured party cannot recover any damages because it is partially negligent in the case.
 B) The injured party can recover damages only if his fault in causing the accident is 49 or less.
 C) The plaintiff can claim for three times the damage if the defendant is the only one at fault.
 D)The injured party cannot claim damages unless the defendant consents to it.

Question 2

In the case of unforeseen difficulties, a second promise to pay a contractor a higher amount on the original contract may be enforceable.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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