Conduct on the part of the plaintiff which falls below the standard to which he should conform for his own protection and which cooperates with the negligence of the defendant in bringing about the plaintiff's harm is:
A) comparative negligence.
B) contributory negligence.
C) res ipsa loquitur.
D) voluntary assumption of the risk.

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Contributory negligence is conduct on the part of the plaintiff which falls below the standard to which he should conform for his own protection and which cooperates with the negligence of the defendant in bringing about the plaintiff's harm. This can be a defense for the defendant in a negligence lawsuit.

Conduct on the Part of the Plaintiff Which Falls Below