# C.R.S. § 13-21-806: 13-21-806. Comparative negligence

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A21_P8_S13-21-806

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 13-21-806
- **Heading:** 13-21-806. Comparative negligence
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 8 / Section 13-21-806

## Text

13-21-806. Comparative negligence. (1) An action under this part 8 is governed by the principles of comparative negligence.

(2) The burden of proving the comparative negligence of the plaintiff shall be on the defendant by clear and convincing evidence.

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