A defense of __________ negligence holds that if an officer can show that the plaintiff was also negligent in causing the damage or injury, the officer will not be held liable for the damage or injury.

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The phrase "contributory negligence" describes a legal doctrine that states that if the plaintiff contributed in any way to their own injury, they cannot recover damages from the defendant. In the context of a defense available to police officers, if the officer can show that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their harm, the officer would not be liable for damages. Civil negligence refers to the breach of a duty of care that results in harm to another person; constitutional negligence is not a recognized legal term; and comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault.

A Defense of __________ Negligence Holds That If an Officer