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§ 30304. Contributory negligence

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Publication 2024-07-31
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Department United States Congress
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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.)

Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSection Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
30304 46 App.:766. Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, § 6, 41 Stat. 537.

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