Damages in a negligence suit are found to be $100,000. If the jury finds the plaintiff was 40 percent responsible, the defendant would pay for 60 percent of the damages ($60,000) under the rule of comparative negligence.

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This statement correctly describes how comparative negligence works in determining damages in a negligence suit. The defendant would be responsible for paying 60 percent of the damages, which in this case would be $60,000.

Damages in a Negligence Suit Are Found to Be $100,000