Which of the Following Statements Is True of Defenses to Negligence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of defenses to negligence?

A) Under the last-clear-chance doctrine, once the defendant establishes contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff, the plaintiff cannot recover damages.
B) The court determines the percentage of fault of the defendant under a contributory negligence defense.
C) In a modified comparative negligence defense, the plaintiff can recover if the defendant is more than 50 percent at fault.
D) The parties get to pick the most appropriate defense to negligence in a lawsuit.