Which of the following defences in the tort of negligence arises from the plaintiff's own want of care…
"Contributory negligence", where the plaintiff's own want of care partly caused the harm, is a recognised defence that reduces or bars recovery in an action for negligence.
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Which of the following defences in the tort of negligence arises from the plaintiff's own want of care contributing to the damage?
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Correct answer A
"Contributory negligence", where the plaintiff's own want of care partly caused the harm, is a recognised defence that reduces or bars recovery in an action for negligence.
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