Damages in a negligence suit are found to be $100,000. If the jury finds the defendant was 60 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 accurately describes how comparative negligence works in a negligence suit. The defendant would be responsible for paying a percentage of the total damages based on their degree of fault as determined by the jury. In this case, if the defendant is found to be 60 percent responsible, they would pay 60 percent of the damages ($60,000).

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