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46 U.S.C. 30304: Contributory negligenceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§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.

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

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46 App.:766.

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