Contributory negligence means that the defendant is held responsible for injuring another person, regardless of negligence or intent.

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Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine in which an injured party's own negligence contributes to their injuries, and therefore reduces or eliminates the damages that the defendant would be responsible for. It does not hold the defendant responsible regardless of negligence.

Contributory Negligence Means That the Defendant Is Held Responsible for Injuring