CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 47 Contributory negligence can defeat claim

CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 47

In deciding the extent of a reduction of damages because of contributory negligence, a court may decide on a reduction of 100% if the court considers it is just and equitable to do so, with the result that the claim for damages is defeated.