Code Section
51-11-7

Uniform Act
No

Comparative Negligence
N/A

Contributory Negligence—Limit to Plaintiff’s Recovery
Claimant’s contributory does not bar recovery provided his fault is less than defendant’s and that by ordinary care claimant could not have avoided the consequences of defendant’s negligence. However claimant’s damages are diminished by amount in proportion to the amount of his fault. (§51-11-7)

Judicial Imposition of Comparative Negligence
N/A

Contribution Among Tortfeasors
Yes; §51-12-32