doctrine of comparative negligence
Definition
Legal principle under which the contribution of concerned parties to the damage or injury resulting from an accident is computed on the basis of their individual degree of negligence. If two parties are equally negligent, no compensation is paid. Also called comparative negligence doctrine.
doctrine of comparative negligence is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law and General, Marine, & Life Insurance subjects.
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