The harshness of the contributory negligence doctrine has been mitigated by all of the following except:
A) the last clear chance rule.
B) substitution of the doctrine of comparative negligence.
C) strict liability.
D) None of these.

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The other options, the last clear chance rule and the doctrine of comparative negligence, provide ways to shift the burden of fault from the plaintiff to the defendant and reduce the harsh impact of contributory negligence. Strict liability, on the other hand, is a different legal theory that imposes liability on defendants regardless of fault or negligence.

The Harshness of the Contributory Negligence Doctrine Has Been Mitigated