United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle III. Maritime Liability |
Chapter 303. DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS |
§ 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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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
30304 | 46 App.:766. |