FEDERAL · 46 U.S.C. · Chapter 303

Contributory negligence

Current through Pub. L. 119-102

Title 46 — Shipping·Ch. 303 — DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS

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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History

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