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Texas Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | Civ. Prac. & Rem. §33.001 |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Plaintiff's negligence not greater than defendant's; award diminished in proportion to negligence (Civ. Prac. & Rem. §33.001) |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | Yes; Civ. Prac. & Rem. §33.012 |
| Uniform Act | No |
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