Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-2-429
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-2-429, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 63, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 63,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Comparative responsibility - Burden and standard of
Official statutory text
proof.
A. An action by an individual drug user is governed by the
principles of comparative responsibility. Comparative
responsibility attributed to the plaintiff does not bar recovery but
diminishes the award of compensatory damages proportionally,
according to the measure of responsibility attributed to the
plaintiff.
B. The burden of proving the comparative responsibility of the
plaintiff is on the defendant, which shall be shown by clear and
convincing evidence.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 1012
C. Comparative responsibility shall not be attributed to a
plaintiff who is not an individual drug user.
A. An action by an individual drug user is governed by the
principles of comparative responsibility. Comparative
responsibility attributed to the plaintiff does not bar recovery but
diminishes the award of compensatory damages proportionally,
according to the measure of responsibility attributed to the
plaintiff.
B. The burden of proving the comparative responsibility of the
plaintiff is on the defendant, which shall be shown by clear and
convincing evidence.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 1012
C. Comparative responsibility shall not be attributed to a
plaintiff who is not an individual drug user.
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