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Which one of the following statements illustrates the principle of contributory negligence?

A. The plaintiff by his own want of care contributes to the damage caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of the defendant

B. To be guilty of contributory negligence, the plaintiff should have acted like a prudent man

C. A person who comes to court must come with clean hands

D. The plaintiff's negligence means breach of duty towards defendant

Answer: Option A

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