What are the defenses to negligence?

👀 Torts • Defenses to Negligence TORT#053

Legal Definition

The defenses to negligence are:

1. Contributory Negligence
2. Comparative Negligence
3. Assumption of Risk
4. Emergency

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In assessing negligence, what is assumption of risk? In assessing negligence, what is comparative negligence? In assessing negligence, what is contributory negligence? In assessing negligence, what is emergency? In assessing negligence, what is the last clear chance rule? When is contributory negligence of a third party imputed to a plaintiff?

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