Contributory negligence

United States Code

Section: 30304

Jurisdiction: US

Bluebook Citation: 46 U.S.C. § 30304

In an action under this chapter, contributory negligence of the decedent is not a bar to recovery. The court shall consider the degree of negligence of the decedent and reduce the recovery accordingly. (Source: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511.))

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