New York Statutes
§ 5-4.2 — Trial and burden of proof of contributory negligence
New York § 5-4.2
JurisdictionNew York
Law EPTEstates, Powers & Trusts
Part 4Rights of Members of Family Resulting From Wrongful Act, Neglect or Default Causing Death of Decedent
Art. 5Family Rights
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N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.2 (2026).
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§ 5-4.2 Trial and burden of proof of contributory negligence\n On the trial of an action accruing before September first, nineteen\nhundred seventy-five to recover damages for causing death the\ncontributory negligence of the decedent shall be a defense, to be\npleaded and proved by the defendant.\n
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