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Comparative negligence differs from contributory negligence in that:

A It completely bars recovery
B It reduces damages in proportion to plaintiff fault rather than barring recovery entirely
C It applies only to products liability
D It is used only in criminal cases

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Comparative negligence: plaintiff damages reduced by their percentage of fault. Contributory negligence (minority rule) bars recovery entirely if plaintiff is even 1% at fault.

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