Pure Comparative Negligence

Pronunciation: PYOOR kum-PAIR-uh-tiv NEG-lih-jents

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Definition

System allowing plaintiff to recover damages reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault regardless of how great plaintiff's fault. Even if plaintiff 99% at fault, can still recover 1% of damages. Minority approach. Purest form of comparative fault. Avoids harsh all-or-nothing result of contributory negligence.

Related terms

• Comparative Negligence — A system that apportions fault between plaintiff and defendant. Plaintiff's recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.…
• Contributory Negligence — A complete defense to negligence if plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injuries. Under pure contributory negligence, even…
• Joint and Several Liability — A doctrine holding multiple defendants each liable for the full amount of plaintiff's damages when they act in…

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