The doctrine of ____ permits damages to be decreased by the percentage of plaintiffs' injuries caused by plaintiff's negligence.
A) substantial factor
B) proximate cause
C) intentional negligence
D) intervening conduct
E) none of the other choices

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The doctrine described is known as "comparative negligence" or "contributory negligence," which is not listed among the provided options. These legal principles allow for the reduction of damages awarded to a plaintiff based on the plaintiff's own percentage of fault in contributing to the harm they suffered. None of the options provided (substantial factor, proximate cause, intentional negligence, intervening conduct) accurately describe this doctrine.

The Doctrine of ____ Permits Damages to Be Decreased by the Percentage