CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2002 - SECT 5S Contributory negligence can defeat claim
CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2002 - SECT 5S
Contributory negligence can defeat claim5S Contributory negligence can defeat claim
In determining the extent of a reduction in damages by reason of contributory negligence, a court may determine a reduction of 100% if the court thinks it just and equitable to do so, with the result that the claim for damages is defeated.