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Alabama Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | None |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Plaintiff's negligence is a bar to recovery. Contributory negligence is an affirmative defense. (ARCP, Rule 8(c)) Jackson v. Waller, 410 So.2d 98 (1982) |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | No. Gobble v. Bradford, 147 So. 619 (1933); But yes if executed instrument with joint payees or indorsers, §7-3-116 |
| Uniform Act | No |
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