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Section sec.24 - Civil Liability Act 2003 - Contributory negligence can defeat claim — Zoe

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### sec.24 Contributory negligence can defeat claim In deciding the extent of a reduction in damages by reason of contributory negligence, a court may decide a reduction of 100% if the court considers it just and equitable to do so, with the result that the claim for damages is defeated.

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