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2018 U.S. Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle III - Maritime Liability
Chapter 303 - Death on the High Seas
Sec. 30304 - Contributory negligence
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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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(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511.) |
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Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle III - Maritime Liability CHAPTER 303 - DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS Sec. 30304 - Contributory negligence |
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