What are 5 defenses that are available to a defender in a negligence action?

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  1. Contributory negligence: The plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm suffered.

  2. Assumption of risk: The plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk of the activity that led to the harm.

  3. Comparative negligence: The plaintiff's damages are reduced by the percentage of their own negligence.

  4. Lack of duty: The defendant did not owe a duty of care to the plaintiff.

  5. Statute of limitations: The plaintiff did not file the lawsuit within the specified time limit.

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