46 USC § 30304
Contributory negligence
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
USC

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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Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
30304 46 App.:766. Mar. 30, 1920, ch. 111, §6, 41 Stat. 537.

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