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.

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30304 46 App.:766. Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, §6, 41 Stat. 537.
Last amended: December 31, 2024

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