Principle

TORT LAW – Negligence – Contributory Negligence – Apportionment of Damages – Principles Governing

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Suppreme Court

Damages are apportioned according to the parties' proportionate responsibility, considering both causation and blameworthiness. The amount recoverable is reduced to the extent the court thinks just and equitable, having regard to the plaintiff's share of responsibility. The principle is based on the Law Reform (Contributory…

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