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In the law of torts, the burden of proof to prove contributory negligence is on:

The defendant bears the burden of proving contributory negligence. The defence alleges that the claimant failed to take reasonable care and that this failure contributed to…

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In the law of torts, the burden of proof to prove contributory negligence is on:

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The defendant bears the burden of proving contributory negligence. The defence alleges that the claimant failed to take reasonable care and that this failure contributed to the damage. The claimant's duty to prove the defendant's negligence does not shift the burden of proving this separate defence.

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