comparative negligence doctrine in Montana

8 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1948–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Bear Medicine v. United Statesgreen mtd · 2002 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Quoting Bear Medicine v. U.S., 192 F. Supp. 2d 1053, 1068-69 (D.	1	1
Colson v. Rulegreen wis · 1962 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980See also Colson v. Rule (1962), 15 Wis.2d 387 , 113 N.W.2d 21 . 1980See also Colson v. Rule (1962), 15 Wis.2d 387 , 113 N.W.2d 21 .	1	1
King Son Wong v. Carnation Companygreen texapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980See King Son Wong v. Carnation Company (Tex.Civ.App.1974), 509 S.W.2d 385, 386-87 . 1980See King Son Wong v. Carnation Company (Tex.Civ.App. 1974), 509 S.W.2d 385, 386-87 .	1	1
Dorta v. Blackburngreen fladistctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980“Appellant directs us to a Florida case, Dorta v. Blackburn, Fla. App., 302 So.2d 450 (1973), in which a Florida District Court of Appeals held that the Florida State Supreme Court: “ ‘appears to have recognized the continued existence of the common law defense of assumption of the risk notwithstanding its adoption of the doctrine of comparative negligence.’ 302 So.2d at 451. 1980“Appellant directs us to a Florida case, Dorta v. Blackburn, Fla. App., 302 So.2d 450 (1973), in which a Florida District Court of Appeals held that the Florida State Supreme Court: “ ‘appears to have recognized the continued existence of the common law defense of assumption of the risk notwithstanding its adoption of the doctrine of comparative negligence.’ 302 So.2d at 451.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Montana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

Case	Cited	Years
Hughey v. Fergus County neutral mont · 1934 2 sentences 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction. 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction.	2	1948–1966
Reed v. Little green mont · 1984 2 sentences 2007Reed, 209 Mont. at 203 , 680 P.2d at 939 . 2007Reed, 209 Mont. at 203 , 680 P.2d at 939 .	1	2007–2007
Kudrna v. Comet Corp. green mont · 1977 2 sentences 1984In Eslinger, supra, we concluded: “The sudden emergency doctrine admonition contained in Kudrna v. Comet Corporation (1977), 175 Mont. 29 , 572 P.2d 183 ] ... is well taken and now, in view of this juris 378 diction’s adoption of the doctrine of comparative negligence, we would at this time admonish the trial courts that the instruction not be given in an ordinary automobile accident case. 1984In Eslinger, supra, we concluded: “The sudden emergency doctrine admonition contained in Kudrna v. Comet Corporation (1977), 175 Mont. 29 , 572 P.2d 183 ] ... is well taken and now, in view of this juris 378 diction’s adoption of the doctrine of comparative negligence, we would at this time admonish the trial courts that the instruction not be given in an ordinary automobile accident case.	1	1984–1984
Sorensen v. Allred green calctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1983Co. v. State (1981), 115 Cal. App.3d 116, 121 , 171 Cal. Rptr. 187 , 191 concurred with Sorensen, supra: "The second unresolved issue in Li, the role of willful misconduct under comparative negligence, was recently addressed by the Court of Appeal in the Fifth District, which concluded that willful misconduct does not preclude application of the comparative-negligence rule. ( Sorensen v. Allred (1980) 112 Cal. App.3d 717 , 169 Cal. Rptr. 441 .) In reaching its conclusion, the court noted that the contributory-negligence rule and the willful-misconduct rule together amount to a rule of comparat 1983Co. v. State (1981), 115 Cal. App.3d 116, 121 , 171 Cal. Rptr. 187 , 191 concurred with Sorensen, supra: "The second unresolved issue in Li, the role of willful misconduct under comparative negligence, was recently addressed by the Court of Appeal in the Fifth District, which concluded that willful misconduct does not preclude application of the comparative-negligence rule. ( Sorensen v. Allred (1980) 112 Cal. App.3d 717 , 169 Cal. Rptr. 441 .) In reaching its conclusion, the court noted that the contributory-negligence rule and the willful-misconduct rule together amount to a rule of comparat	1	1983–1983
Southern Pac. Transp. Co. v. State of California green calctapp · 1981 2 sentences 1983Co. v. State (1981), 115 Cal.App.3d 116, 121 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 187 , 191 concurred with Sorenson, supra: “The second unresolved issue in Li, the role of willful misconduct under comparative negligence, was recently addressed by the Court of Appeal in the Fifth District, which concluded that willful misconduct does not preclude application of the comparative-negligence rule. 1983Co. v. State (1981), 115 Cal.App.3d 116, 121 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 187 , 191 concurred with Sorenson, supra: “The second unresolved issue in Li, the role of willful misconduct under comparative negligence, was recently addressed by the Court of Appeal in the Fifth District, which concluded that willful misconduct does not preclude application of the comparative-negligence rule.	1	1983–1983
Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company neutral mont · 1959 2 sentences 1981Wolf v. Barry O’Leary, Inc. (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959) 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C. 1981Wolf v. Barry O’Leary, Inc. (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959) 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.	1	1981–1981
Sztaba v. Great Northern Railway Co. green mont · 1966 2 sentences 1981Wolf v. Barry O'Leary, Inc., (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582 ; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959), 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.J. dissenting); Leichner v. Basile (1964), 144 Mont. 141 , 394 P.2d 742 ; Sztaba v. Great Northern Railway Company (1966), 147 Mont. 185 , 411 P.2d 379 . 1981Wolf v. Barry O'Leary, Inc., (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582 ; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959), 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.J. dissenting); Leichner v. Basile (1964), 144 Mont. 141 , 394 P.2d 742 ; Sztaba v. Great Northern Railway Company (1966), 147 Mont. 185 , 411 P.2d 379 .	1	1981–1981
Leichner v. Basile neutral mont · 1964 2 sentences 1981Wolf v. Barry O'Leary, Inc., (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582 ; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959), 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.J. dissenting); Leichner v. Basile (1964), 144 Mont. 141 , 394 P.2d 742 ; Sztaba v. Great Northern Railway Company (1966), 147 Mont. 185 , 411 P.2d 379 . 1981Wolf v. Barry O'Leary, Inc., (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582 ; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959), 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.J. dissenting); Leichner v. Basile (1964), 144 Mont. 141 , 394 P.2d 742 ; Sztaba v. Great Northern Railway Company (1966), 147 Mont. 185 , 411 P.2d 379 .	1	1981–1981
Wolf v. Barry O'Leary, Inc. green mont · 1957 2 sentences 1981Wolf v. Barry O’Leary, Inc. (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959) 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C. 1981Wolf v. Barry O’Leary, Inc. (1957), 132 Mont. 468 , 318 P.2d 582; Dimich v. Northern Pacific Railway Company (1959) 136 Mont. 485, 503 , 348 P.2d 786, 795 ; (Harrison, C.	1	1981–1981
Nga Li v. Yellow Cab Co. green cal · 1975 2 sentences 1980In Li v. Yellow Cab Company of California (1975), 13 Cal.3d 804 , 119 Cal.Rptr. 858 , 532 P.2d 1226 , the California Supreme Court judicially adopted the doctrine of comparative negligence. 1980In Li v. Yellow Cab Company of California (1975), 13 Cal.3d 804 , 119 Cal.Rptr. 858 , 532 P.2d 1226 , the California Supreme Court judicially adopted the doctrine of comparative negligence.	1	1980–1980
Springrose v. Willmore green minn · 1971 2 sentences 1980Springrose v. Willmore (1971), 292 Minn. 23 , 192 N.W.2d 826 . . 1980Springrose v. Willmore (1971), 292 Minn. 23 , 192 N.W.2d 826 . .	1	1980–1980
Lyons v. Redding Construction Co. green wash · 1973 2 sentences 1980Accordingly, it has been held the effect of the comparative negligence standard shall be to completely abrogate the assumption of risk doctrine as known and applied heretofore.” 515 P.2d at 826 . 1980Accordingly, it has been held the effect of the comparative negligence standard shall be to completely abrogate the assumption of risk doctrine *686 as known and applied heretofore." 515 P.2d at 826 .	1	1980–1980
Godwin v. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad neutral nc · 1941 2 sentences 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction. 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction.	1	1948–1948
Wheeler v. Nickels green or · 1942 2 sentences 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction. 1948Co., 220 N. C. 281 , 17 S. E. (2d) 137 ; Wheeler v. Nickels, 168 Or. 604 , 126 Pac. (2d) 32 .) In Hughey v. Fergus County, 98 Mont. 98 , 37 Pac. (2d) 1035 , this court expressly declared that the comparative negligence doctrine is not applicable in this jurisdiction.	1	1948–1948

Where else courts name it

FL 116 (1918–2024) IL 100 (1869–2021) MI 86 (1898–2025) CA 74 (1917–2026) GA 67 (1907–2024) MS 44 (1939–2024) LA 43 (1932–2022) NY 40 (1908–2026) NM 37 (1952–2012) OH 37 (1931–2025) WV 35 (1931–2024) CT 33 (1979–2017) NJ 28 (1960–2020) PA 24 (1947–2025) CO 22 (1973–2017) NE 21 (1934–1998) KY 21 (1938–2022) SC 17 (1991–2023) TX 17 (1946–2023) IA 16 (1980–2016) AK 16 (1975–2008) KS 13 (1883–1995) MO 12 (1888–2007) WI 11 (1957–2011) NV 9 (1992–2022) WA 9 (1904–2018) TN 9 (1971–2001) ME 9 (1968–2017) AL 9 (1989–2017) ND 8 (1974–2012) MT 8 (1948–2025) MD 7 (1982–2016) AZ 7 (1956–2010) VA 7 (1930–2003) WY 6 (1979–2002) MN 6 (1959–1989) DE 6 (1991–2021) DC 5 (1982–2011) HI 5 (1968–2006) ID 5 (1990–2017) OK 5 (1989–2012) AR 4 (1925–1988) MA 4 (1998–2010) NC 4 (1968–2012) VT 3 (1977–2006) OR 3 (1970–2006) IN 3 (1974–1999) SD 2 (1934–1983) VI 2 (2014–2017) UT 2 (1983–1995) NH 2 (1997–2001)

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