How does comparative negligence work?

What will be an ideal response?


Each side is held responsible for his degree of negligence.

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A binder that contains copies of all of the documents and information that an attorney will need to have on hand during trial is called:

a. The trial court's file b. The trial notebook c. The record on appeal d. None of these choices are correct

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Defenses to negligence include which of the following??

A. ?Comparative negligence, assumption of risk, lack of intent B. ?Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, assumption of risk C. ?Contributory negligence, insanity, self-defense D. ?None of these choices is correct.

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Which of the following has a collateral relation with the decedent?

a. Parent b. Child c. Grandchild d. Sister

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Feminist-Critical Legal Theory:

A) argues that women should be given lighter prison sentences than men to reflect that disproportionate amount of discrimination against women in society. B) argues that laws made by women would lead to fewer incidences of violence, war, and famine. C) was founded by Gloria Steinem. D) takes the perspectives of women into account when developing, interpreting, and applying the law. E) was illegal in the U.S. until the early 20th century.

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