| 词汇 | example_english_contributory-negligence |
| 释义 | Examples of contributory negligenceThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. It resembles the difference between contributorynegligence and assumption of risk as defenses in torts. 32. Finally, in a single sentence, the lawyers mentioned the principle of contributorynegligence. An employer could also perhaps defend himself on the ground of an employee's own contributorynegligence. Furthermore, it was clear that the contributorynegligence of the owners of the stock could be raised as a defense. The most troublesome aspect of negligence law to reconcile with the risk-liability theory is the defense of contributorynegligence on the part of the plaintiff. Where contributorynegligence is permitted as a defense, any negligence on the part of the plaintiff, of whatever degree, is sufficient to prevent recovery. A defender of the risk-liability theory, then, would welcome the moves to limit the defense of contributorynegligence that have occurred in the last century. Building failure claims reveal a substantial contributorynegligence aspect for the client where they have stopped and changed programmes, cut budgets, insisted on certain materials, certain contractors and particular procedures. However, that is not necessary for a finding of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We are making operators absolutely liable, regardless of negligence, contributorynegligence or anything else, and the issue here is the extent of that liability. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The whole law of contributorynegligence was unfair. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They swept away the doctrine of common employment, and they swept away that curious law of contributorynegligence, as it then was. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In other words, it can be a defence to say that there was contributorynegligence of some kind. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 For example, that discretion would be exercised where the behaviour of the successful party had been unreasonable or there had been contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The problem is that the degree of contributorynegligence will vary from case to case. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In particular, the defence of contributorynegligence is not raised unless the facts in the individual case fully justify such a course. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The extension of article 5 to include contributorynegligence is especially important to the industry. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Contributorynegligence is excluded from workmen's compensation, but you will get only so much. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The only exclusion is contributorynegligence on the part of the claimant. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is usually a case of there being a tremendous amount of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is fatally flawed, both on the like for like principle and on contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It would only damage him so far as contributorynegligence on the part of the workman could be made clear. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The question then arose: did it cover the contributorynegligence in a case of conversion by the banker? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It decided that contributorynegligence was available as a defence for the collecting banker who had collected a fraudulent or a forged cheque. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This is now included in the redrafted directive so that contributorynegligence would either reduce or expunge liability. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Contributorynegligence used to be a bar to recovering anything at all. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is what lawyers call the defence of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What about contributorynegligence when someone else is to some degree at fault? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Are we to take as a model the practice that is normally followed in the courts, in cases of contributorynegligence? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They would, with some justification, accuse us of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 My constituent may have been negligent, but surely it can fairly be claimed that there was contributorynegligence? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This of course was the same position under our law of contributorynegligence, and it was long thought to be unsatisfactory. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It was thought by lawyers until very recently that contributorynegligence was no answer to such a claim at all. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No longer can a professional man rightfully urge contributorynegligence in the application say of treatment, and thereby completely win his case. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is a provision in article 582 for contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Among the minor recommendations we recommended—and this related to dealing with goods—that contributorynegligence should not be available as a defence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I was also asked about contributorynegligence and what effect that might have on benefit recovery. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There would, of course, be contributorynegligence on behalf of a citizen so affected. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The law of contributorynegligence is perfectly simple. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have been told that contributorynegligence is a difficult thing to understand. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Would there be any contributorynegligence on the part of anybody, since everyone is innocent? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That was an instance of the defence of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He believes that there should be an allowance in the offset for contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They provide an aspect of contributorynegligence when goods are taken. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In the vast majority of agreed settlements, no specific figure is agreed for contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is not so commonplace that contributorynegligence is established in those cases that do go to court. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I could add the rules about possession, contributorynegligence or mental distress. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The argument was this, that since contributorynegligence is a defence to a civil action it ought to be equally a defence to criminal proceedings. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The workman's contributorynegligence, however, will not defeat the whole of his claim, but merely give him a reduced sum. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is that where damage has been suffered and where no contributorynegligence can be shown compensation should be paid. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is, therefore, desirable to stop criminal cases from becoming trials about contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The plea of contributorynegligence will be set up, and you will fail in your action. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Every case is considered separately on its own merits and ex-gratia payments are often made and other assistance given notwithstanding contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They are even more important than ever when it comes to assessing the degree of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No such payment would be made where contributorynegligence is established on the part of the injured person. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Take the case of children: you introduce a simple reform which presumes that a child of 12 is incapable of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In other words, there was a certain amount of contributorynegligence or ignorance on our part, and for that we have to share the blame. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That was the general rule, qualified of course by the law of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He can be met by cross-claims that he has not proved negligence or that he has been guilty of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 And so we get back to this defence of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He then referred to contributorynegligence and asked what it was. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They set up amongst other defences the defence of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I desire to introduce the doctrine of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In civil proceedings, contributorynegligence can play a part. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If a plaintiff is guilty of contributorynegligence then it is a verdict for the defendant. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Is it not true that contributorynegligence on the part of pedestrians is to a very great extent the cause of these accidents? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There may also be contributorynegligence which must be taken into account. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The clause effectively encourages lawyers to argue further over the degree of contributory negligence, because that will become a material argument in the future. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Parts of the scheme are crude legislative lunacy, as will become apparent when cases involving contributorynegligence come to the fore. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We hope, however, that the final proposal will include defences for contributorynegligence, acts of third parties and unforeseeable events which could not be forestalled. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is delay and uncertainty, and the defence made by the employer, such as contributorynegligence, might defeat the man's claim at the end. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Secondly, if he has committed adultery, which is denied, the respondent committed contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I respectfully suggest that it alters the ordinary common law with regard to contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The full inquiries which have been made show that no contributorynegligence can be attached to any person or persons. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 How can there be any proper preparation of a case of contributorynegligence under the circumstances? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does it mean that, where damages are reduced because of the worker's contributorynegligence, no injury benefits are to be taken into account? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If it is to be the latter, should the courts take into account contributorynegligence on the part of the other driver? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Subsection (2) goes on to say that if that flight causes damage then there is an action provided that there is no contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I take note of what he said about contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I hope that the new clause will include the concept of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Will there be a proportional recovery of benefits for proportional contributorynegligence? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is suggested that contributorynegligence should remain a defence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 One of those concepts would have covered contributorynegligence which the board does not consider on the present scheme when looking at an applicant's conduct. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They have to face a claim against them for contributorynegligence, and unless they prove negligence by, say, a driver, they get nothing. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There certainly are many cases in which, where the claim is based on statutory duty, contributorynegligence of the workman is not material. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The worker, therefore, will find himself in great difficulty with regard to contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Are there any means of using the phrase "contributorynegligence" to create difficulties in such a case? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If it is a question of contributorynegligence, compensation will be assessed in the normal way with which the law deals with contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The only qualification of this absolute liability is the natural qualification where contributorynegligence can be established. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Damages were not then shared out between two guilty parties; contributorynegligence was a defence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Children between the ages of 10 and 16 are normally regarded in law as capable of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The process of recovering compensation, especially when there is an element of contributorynegligence, is in itself stressful for the victim. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It overrides any attempt to take account of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I should perhaps take up once again the question of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It raises the question of what might be regarded as contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is no question of contributorynegligence in these cases, and there cannot be. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Taking that argument a stage further, it is commonplace, in personal injury cases, for the defence to advance the argument of contributorynegligence. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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