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Wisconsin

Code Section
895.045

Uniform Act
No

Comparative Negligence
N/A

Contributory Negligence—Limit to Plaintiff’s Recovery
Contributory negligence is not a bar if claimant’s negligence is not greater than defendants. Damages diminished in proportion to claimant’ attributable negligence.

Judicial Imposition of Comparative Negligence
N/A

Contribution Among Tortfeasors
Yes; common law right based on equitable principles (State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. v. Continental Cas. Co., 59 N.W. 2d 425)


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