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LEGAL & REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FIN 2050-04 (90533) FINAL EXAM

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In a comparative negligence state, if the plaintiff in a negligence lawsuit is found to be 30 percent negligent, the plaintiff would recover:

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The question asks about the outcome in a comparative negligence state when the plaintiff is found to be 30 percent negligent. In comparative negligence, damages are typically allocated in proportion to fault. This means the plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by their own percentage of fault. Since......Login to view full explanation

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