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CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 1936 - SECT 44

CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 1936 - SECT 44

44—Standard of contributory negligence

        (1)         The principles that are applicable in determining whether a person has been negligent also apply in determining whether a person who suffered harm (the "plaintiff") has been contributorily negligent.

        (2)         This section is not to derogate from any provision of this Act for reduction of damages on account of contributory negligence.