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46 U.S. Code § 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.

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30304

46 App.:766.

Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, § 6, 41 Stat. 537.