Posts tagged ‘comparative negligence’

Jul 23

Contributory Negligence Fights Off Extinction Yet Again

Being one of only five States (including the District of Columbia) that still recognizes the affirmative defense of contributory negligence as a complete bar to a tort plaintiff’s recovery in a negligence action, Maryland has seen several attempts to abolish the doctrine come and go, but like Rocky Balboa, every time someone tries to knock it out, contributory negligence keeps getting back to its feet. Read more

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