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Code · U.S. Code · Title 46 - SHIPPING · CHAPTER 303— DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS · § 30304

§ 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.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511.)
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