CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE Meaning and
Definition
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Contributory negligence refers to a legal doctrine utilized in civil cases to determine the degree of fault and responsibility of multiple parties involved in an accident or incident. It implies that the injured party, referred to as the plaintiff, also bears some level of responsibility for the harm caused to them.
Under contributory negligence, if the plaintiff is found to have contributed in any way to their own injuries, they may be barred from recovering any amount of compensation from the party primarily at fault, known as the defendant. This legal principle is followed in certain jurisdictions, predominantly in common law systems.
The determination of contributory negligence involves assessing the actions or behavior of both parties involved in an accident, considering factors such as their duty of care, their actions leading up to the incident, and their adherence to safety precautions. If the injured party is found to have failed to exercise reasonable care, which directly contributed to their harm, their own negligence may be seen as a contributing factor and may result in a reduction or denial of the damages they can claim.
It should be noted that contributory negligence is not universally adopted, and in many jurisdictions, modified or comparative negligence rules prevail instead. These systems permit the injured party to recover damages even if they are partially responsible, but the amount received is generally reduced proportionally according to the degree of their fault.
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Etymology of CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
The word "contributory negligence" is derived from the combination of two terms: "contribute" and "negligence".
The term "contribute" comes from the Latin word "contribuere", which means "to bring together". It consists of two components: "con-" meaning "together" and "tribuere" meaning "to bring". In the context of contributory negligence, it refers to apportioning responsibility or fault.
The word "negligence" has Latin roots as well, originating from the Latin word "negligentia" which means "carelessness" or "neglect". Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harm or damage.
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