Identify the rule under which the jury is asked to determine to what extent the plaintiff is at fault,and the plaintiff's total recovery is then reduced by that percentage.
A)Contributory negligence
B)Defense of others
C)Statute of limitations
D)The right of self-defense
E)Comparative negligence

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The rule under which the jury is asked to determine to what extent the plaintiff is at fault and the plaintiff's total recovery is then reduced by that percentage is known as comparative negligence. This means that even if the plaintiff is partially responsible for their own injury, they are still entitled to a portion of compensation based on the degree of fault. The other options do not relate to this specific rule.

Identify the Rule Under Which the Jury Is Asked to Determine