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Damages Allocation Guide for District of Columbia — Comparative Fault Rules

By DocketMath TeamUpdated May 16, 20261 min read
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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Authority and key facts

Citation: Wingfield v. People's Drug Store, 379 A.2d 685 (D.C. 1994); D.C. common law

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  • Limitation Period: see statute

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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