contributory negligence
C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister
The claimant's own failure to take care, which reduces the damages payable in proportion to their fault.
Damages were reduced by 25 per cent for contributory negligence because the claimant had not worn a seatbelt.
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