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Question
The negligence of a person who is also an accomplice and accountable for the injury suffered by him is classified as
A. Consolatory negligence
B. Contributory negligence
C. Concealatory negligence
D. Concurrent negligence
E. Compensatory negligence
Answer
B. Contributory negligence
Explanation: The correct answer is B, Contributory negligence. This legal concept refers to a situation where an injured party has also played a role in the harm they suffered. It reduces the amount of compensation they can receive because they are partly responsible for their own injury.
- Tags: Contributory Negligence, Legal Responsibility, Negligence, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAR/JULY 2020
- Uploader: Theophilus