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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
47Contributory negligence can defeat claim
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47 Contributory negligence can defeat claim
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.