46 USC 30304: Contributory negligence
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46 USC 30304: Contributory negligence Text contains those laws in effect on December 27, 2024
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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.

( Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511 .)

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30304 46 App.:766. Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, §6, 41 Stat. 537 .