in 51 percent rule of comparative negligence, the plaintiff’s acts must have contributed less than 50 percent of the situation in order to collect damages.
B.
in 51 percent rule of comparative negligence, the plaintiff’s acts must not have contributed less than 49 percent of the situation in order to collect damages.
C.
in 51 percent rule of comparative negligence, the plaintiff’s acts must not have contributed less than 48 percent of the situation in order to collect damages.
D.
in 51 percent rule of comparative negligence, the plaintiff’s acts must not have contributed less than 51 percent of the situation in order to collect damages.
The Answer Is:
A
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Under the 51 percent rule, a plaintiff can recover damages only if they are 50% or less at fault. If they are 51% or more responsible, they are barred from any recovery. Thus, the correct condition is that their contribution to the negligence must be less than 51% (i.e., up to and including 50%).
Answers B, C, and D contain incorrect thresholds and wording.
[References:, , ASIS International – Comparative Negligence Thresholds, , PSP Study Guide – Legal Doctrines in Tort Liability, ]
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