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A driver sues another motorist in Wyoming state court for negligence after a collision. The jury finds the plaintiff's total damages are $100,000, that the plaintiff was 50% at fault, and that the defendant was 50% at fault. Under Wyoming's comparative fault statute, how much may the plaintiff recover?

$$50,000, because recovery is allowed and damages are reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault Nothing, because the plaintiff was equally at fault $$100,000, because Wyoming follows pure comparative negligence Nothing, because Wyoming follows contributory negligence

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$$50,000, because recovery is allowed and damages are reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault

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