Which of the following is most likely to occur when the proposition of contributory negligence is applied?
A) A plaintiff can recover both punitive and actual damages.
B) Damages are awarded in proportion to the plaintiff's and the defendant's fault.
C) The plaintiff does not recover any damages due to his/her fault that caused the injury.
D) Damages are awarded to a plaintiff only if the plaintiff can prove that he or she used proper care for his or her own safety.
E) A plaintiff is awarded only punitive damages in case contributory negligence is established.

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As originally applied, the contributory negligence defense absolutely barred the plaintiff from recovery if the plaintiff's own fault contributed to the injury "in any degree, however slight."

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