Can provocation constitute contributory negligence in a tort action for assault?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from King v. Gross, 2008 ABPC 94 (CanLII):
In Wilson v. Bobbie, Slatter J. stated at paragraph 1: The underlying issue is whether provocation can constitute contributory negligence in a tort action for assault, or whether provocation otherwise reduces damages.
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