Description

In this episode, we cover key aspects of Tennessee tort law, focusing on:

• The shift from contributory negligence to modified comparative fault (49% rule) 📉
• Key defenses like assumption of risk 🛡️, negligence per se, and the last clear chance doctrine ⏳
• Premises liability 🏠 and employer liability 👔
• Exculpatory agreements and their enforceability ⚖️
• The role of the jury in negligence cases 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

Tune in to understand how Tennessee courts balance fairness, foreseeability, and reasonableness in negligence cases! 

 Introductory Music for American Law Cafe. In Jazz Short by moodmode / Vlad Krotov. 

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