What is contributory negligence and how does it affect a plaintiff's ability to recover damages?
Defenses to a Negligence Action

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Explain the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence.
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What is the assumption of risk doctrine and how can it prevent a plaintiff from recovering damages?
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Provide an example of a situation where assumption of risk would apply.
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How does the mental capacity of a person affect the assumption of risk defense?
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