Organic matter serves as a reservoir of nutrients and water in the soil, aids in reducing compaction and surface crusting, and increases water infiltration into the soil. Yet it's often ignored and neglected.
Similarly, evidence of voluntary intoxication will not excuse conduct that is otherwise negligent. Although intoxication affects a person's judgment, voluntary intoxication will not excuse negligent conduct, because it is the person's conduct, not his or her mental condition, that determines negligence.
Contributory negligence is a term used to describe the actions of an injured individual who may have also contributed or caused his/her own injury. For instance, if you are hit by a moped while crossing the street, but you failed to look before crossing, your careless actions will be taken into consideration in a civil court setting.