2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2959 Comparative fault; reduction of damages.
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Act 236 of 1961 600.2959 Comparative fault; reduction of damages. Sec. 2959. In an action based on tort or another legal theory seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, the court shall reduce the damages by the percentage of comparative fault of the person upon whose injury or death the damages are based as provided in section 6306. If that person's percentage of fault is greater than the aggregate fault of the other person or persons, whether or not parties to the action, the court shall reduce economic damages by the percentage of comparative fault of the person upon whose injury or death the damages are based as provided in section 6306, and noneconomic damages shall not be awarded.
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