Plaintiff’s right to rely on the duty of care of others There are certain circumstances when the plaintiff is entitled to asusme the absence of danger and he is not bound to anticipate and take precaution against the possible negligence of the defendant. Contributory negligence is no defence when the plaintiff suffers due tothe defendant’s … Read more
Contributory negligence of the children If a plaintiff is a child or other persons under some form of personal ability, it is enough if he shows as much care as a person of that kind may reasonably show. He will not lose his remedy simply because a person of full capacity might, by using some … Read more
Contributory negligence may be defined as negligence in not avoiding the consequences arising from the negligence of some other person, when means and opportunity are afforded to do so. Contributory negligence does not depend on the breach of any duty as between the plaintiff and the defendant, but it depends entirely on the question whether … Read more