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In an Alabama negligence action, the defendant raises contributory negligence as a complete bar. The plaintiff argues that an exception should apply because the defendant's conduct was reckless and the plaintiff merely failed to keep a proper lookout. Which doctrine, recognized in Alabama, may allow the plaintiff to recover despite his own ordinary negligence?

Comparative apportionment of fault Assumption of risk converted to a partial defense The last clear chance doctrine and the doctrine of wanton conduct Joint and several liability shifting

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The last clear chance doctrine and the doctrine of wanton conduct

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