Multiple choice

In contributory negligence plaintiff is injured because of the wrong of

  1. The plaintiff

  2. Plaintiff as well as the defendant

  3. Defendant

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Contributory negligence occurs when damage is caused partly by the negligence of the defendant and partly by the failure of the plaintiff to take reasonable care for their own safety. Both parties' negligent conduct contributes directly to the resulting injury.