305G
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Chapter 5Access to damages
Part 8Civil liability
Division 4Contributory negligence
305G Contributory negligence can defeat claim
In deciding the extent of a reduction in damages by reason of contributory negligence, a court may decide a reduction of 100% if the court considers it just and equitable to do so, with the result that the claim for damages is defeated.
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