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46 U.S.C. § 30304 — Contributory negligence
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle III - Maritime Liability CHAPTER 303 - DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS Sec. 30304 - Contributory negligence From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§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.
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