46 U.S.C. § 30304Chapter 303
§30304. Contributory negligence
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§30304. Contributory negligence
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.
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 30304 | 46 App.:766. | Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, §6, 41 Stat. 537. |
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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