All of the following legal doctrines result in more individuals being held liable for negligence except: A) last clear chance rule B) contributory negligence C) comparative negligence D) vicarious liability

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Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine that, if proven, can prevent a plaintiff from recovering any damages if they are found to be even minimally at fault for the incident. This contrasts with the other options, which either allow for the distribution of liability (comparative negligence), hold additional parties liable (vicarious liability), or provide a path to liability in specific circumstances (last clear chance rule).

All of the Following Legal Doctrines Result in More Individuals