Principle

TORT LAW – Negligence – Contributory Negligence – Effect of Successful Plea – Requires Apportionment of Blame Between Parties

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A successful plea of contributory negligence results in apportionment of blame between the parties and consequently apportionment of liability or damages. The plaintiff's recovery is reduced by the percentage of their own fault. The defence does not bar recovery entirely but reduces it. The principle…

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