Illinois Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Over 50% recovery barred; under 50% damages diminished in proportion to plaintiff's percentage of fault |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | Yes; 740 ILCS 100/0.01, et seq. |
| Uniform Act | No |
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