§ 30304 - Contributory negligence

CHAPTER 303— DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS

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.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 3030446 App.:766.Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, § 6, 41 Stat. 537.