In a state that has a comparative negligence statute, a jury determined that the plaintiff has sustained damages of $50,000 and that the percentages of fault are plaintiff 40 percent negligent, defendant 60 percent negligent. What would be the plaintiff's award of damages in this case?
a. $30,000, or 60 percent
b. $50,000, as she was negligent
c. Nothing because her negligence bars recovery
d. $10,000, or 20 percent, the comparative difference in their negligence
A
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a. Congress has the authority “to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the Foregoing powers.” b. Congress could declare a level playing field between the individual states. c. any conflict in law between the central government and the regional governments is typically resolved in favor of the central government. d. Congress had the power to establish local governments and to account for the structure, function, and responsibilities of these governments within their state constitutions.
Texas has approximately ____________ local government units.
a. 7000 b. 2500 c. 5000 d. 1500