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A homeowner sues a contractor for negligence in Maryland after a deck collapses. The contractor proves the homeowner overloaded the deck far beyond its rated capacity, contributing to the collapse. The jury finds both parties negligent. What is the correct outcome under Maryland law?

Damages are split equally between the parties The homeowner recovers, reduced by the homeowner's percentage of fault The homeowner's claim is completely barred The court must apply joint and several liability to the contractor only

Correct Answer:

The homeowner's claim is completely barred

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