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Contributory negligence

46 U.S.C. § 30304
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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.)

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