___________is a legally acceptable reason, raised by the defendant in a lawsuit, as to why the court should not grant the plaintiff the remedy that the plaintiff is seeking.

A) Contributory negligence
B) Proximate cause
C) The statute of frauds
D) A defense

Defense

The evidence and arguments presented in support of the defendant's case in a criminal action or lawsuit.

Contributory Negligence

A theory in tort law under which a complaining party’s own negligence contributed to his or her injuries. Contributory negligence is an absolute bar to recovery in some jurisdictions.

Proximate Cause

Legal cause; exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.