On a foggy morning, Harry started walking down the street. At one point he decided to walk in the middle of the street against oncoming traffic. The traffic on the morning was light and Harry failed to see any approaching vehicles. However, shortly thereafter, Tom appeared 100 feet from Harry’s location. Harry failed to see Tom’s vehicle approaching. Tom noticed Harry but decided not to stop or swerve his vehicle out of the way. As a result Tom struck Harry with his vehicle. If the parties reside in a contributory negligence jurisdiction that recognize the last clear chance doctrine, what is the likely result of a suit by Harry against Tom, and why?
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