How Much Can Nancy Recover Under the Doctrine of Comparative Negligence?

What amount can Nancy recover under the doctrine of comparative negligence?

A. $5000

B. $7500

C. $10000

D. $12500

Answer:

Nancy can recover $7500.

Under the doctrine of comparative negligence, the amount of damages of the injury that will be paid by each party will be equal to their negligence in that injury being caused.

As the jury determined that Margie's negligence contributed 75% to Nancy's injury and Nancy's negligence contributed 25%, therefore Nancy can recover the amount that will be paid by Margie.

As Margie contributed 75%, therefore the amount to be paid by Margie out of $10,000 is calculated as follows:

(75/100) × $10,000 = 0.75 × $10,000 = $7500

Therefore, Nancy can recover $7500 from the total damage of $10,000.