Define and distinguish comparative and contributory negligence.

Question $5$Answer

a$.$

Comparative negligence is when the plaintiff's negligence is compared to the negligence of the defendant to assign proportional responsibility for harm $($damages$)$; contributory negligence examines if there was negligent behavior by the plaintiff to determine if the plaintiff can recover any damages.

b$.$

Comparative negligence is when the plaintiff's negligence is compared to that of other plaintiffs; contributory negligence is a complete bar to recovery if the plaintiff is even slightly at fault.

c$.$

Comparative negligence is a complete bar to recovery if the plaintiff is even slightly at fault; contributory negligence involves multiple defendants sharing blame.

d$.$

Comparative negligence is when the plaintiff's negligence is compared to that of other plaintiffs; contributory negligence involves multiple plaintiffs sharing blame.