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#### 5S Contributory negligence can defeat claim 5S 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. > > **pt 1A, divs 5–8 (ss 5J–5T):** Ins 2002 No 92, Sch 1 \[1\].

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