Contributory negligence by a claimant generally has what effect on a civil claim for damages?
Correct answer: B. It may reduce the damages recoverable
- A. It automatically defeats every claim
- B. It may reduce the damages recoverable
- C. It changes the claim into a criminal case
- D. It increases damages as a deterrent
Explanation
Where the claimant's own lack of care contributes to the harm, the court may reduce the damages according to the applicable law. It does not automatically eliminate every claim or create criminal liability.
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