When is contributory negligence of a third party imputed to a plaintiff?

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Legal Definition

Courts will impute contributory negligence of a third party to the plaintiff only where it finds a vicarious liability relationship.

Plain English Explanation

Courts will hold third parties to be liable for the negligence of others if a vicarious liability relationship can be established between them.

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When is contributory negligence of a third party imputed to a plaintiff?

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