Contributory Negligence
Definition
- A defence used in tort law that applies when the plaintiff/claimant is partially responsible, through their own negligence, for the harm they have suffered. In some cases, the claimant can be denied compensation due to their contributory negligence in the tort. Contributory negligence is not available to the defence if the tortfeaser's actions are deemed malicious or intentional, as opposed to being out of simple negligence.
Synonyms
pure contributory negligence
Related Terms and Acronyms
- Causation — Definition,
- A method of connecting an entity's conduct with an effect, which in some cases can prove legal liability.
- Comparative Negligence — Definition,
- The degree to which the claimant's own negligence factored into damages, and how much liability can be attributed to each party.
- Malpractice Insurance — Definition,
- Insurance that covers professionals from liability due to their own negligence or intentional harm.
- Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) — Acronym, Very Important,
- Insurance that covers professionals for liabilities occurring due to negligence or harm in a product or service they provide.
- Statutory Liability — Definition,
- Liability that is assigned by law and is not open for interpretation.
- Tort Law — Definition,
- Civil law or the laws that govern civil lawsuits.
