Which of the Following Is True of the Doctrine of Contributory

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the doctrine of contributory negligence?

A) It states that a plaintiff and a defendant must share damages according to the fraction of fault assigned to each of them.
B) It states that a plaintiff who is partially at fault for his or her own injury cannot recover against the negligent defendant.
C) It states that a plaintiff must be less than 50 percent responsible for causing his or her own injuries to recover under contributory negligence.
D) It states that a plaintiff must be more than 50 percent responsible for causing his or her own injuries to recover under contributory negligence.