Many states have a "50 percent" rule in their comparative negligence statutes. This means that the plaintiff recovers?

A. ?nothing if he or she was more than 50 percent at fault.
B. ?50 percent of damages if he or she was 50 percent at fault.
C. ?None of these choices is correct.
D. ?50 percent of damages even if he or she was less than 50 percent at fault.


Answer: A

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