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Maine Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | Tit. 14 §156 |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Claim in respect of death or damage not defeated by reason of fault the person suffering the damage, but damages reduced to extent jury thinks just and equitable. If plaintiff's fault is 50% or more, recovery is barred. |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | No |
| Uniform Act | No. |
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