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46 U.S.C. § 30304

Contributory negligence

United States · Title 46 — SHIPPING · Status: effective

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46 U.S.C. § 30304, Contributory negligence, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/487930
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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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  • Enacted byPub. L. 109-304(H.R. 1442)2006-10-06
    To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally