This doctrine disallows any recovery by the plaintiff if the plaintiff is shown to be negligent to any degree in not avoiding the relevant harm.According to this doctrine, the motorist who was only slightly at fault in causing an accident may recover nothing from the motorist who was primarily at fault.Identify this doctrine that acts as a defense against negligence.
A)Assumption of risk
B)Stare decisis
C)Last clear chance
D)Comparative negligence
E)Contributory negligence

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Contributory negligence is the doctrine that disallows any recovery by the plaintiff if the plaintiff is found to be even slightly negligent in avoiding the harm. This means that if a plaintiff is found to have contributed to their own harm in any way, they cannot recover damages from the defendant, even if the defendant was primarily at fault.

This Doctrine Disallows Any Recovery by the Plaintiff If the Plaintiff