Damages Allocation Guide for District of Columbia — Comparative Fault Rules
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District of Columbia damages-allocation: limitation period is see statute.
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Citation: Wingfield v. People's Drug Store, 379 A.2d 685 (D.C. 1994); D.C. common law
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US-DC comparative fault rule
The controlling primary authority for US-DC damages allocation authority (Wingfield v. People's Drug Store, 379 A.2d 685 (D.C. 1994); D.C. common law) is 379.
379. Chapter 27. Negligence Causing Death. | D.C. Law Library Skip to main content Toggle mobile menu Navigation D.C. Law Library Code of the District of Columbia Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters.
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US-DC damages allocation controlling authority under Wingfield v. People's Drug Store, 379 A.2d 685 (D.C. 1994); D.C. common law.
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