13Compensation to relatives

#### 13 Compensation to relatives 13 Compensation to relatives > > (1) No action for damages for the benefit of dependants of a deceased person under the [Compensation to Relatives Act 1897](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1897-031) is defeated by the contributory negligence or breach of statutory duty of the deceased person. > > > (2) The damages recoverable in such an action are not reduced by reason of the contributory negligence or of the breach of statutory duty of the deceased person. > > **s 13:** Rep 1973 No 9, Sch 2. Ins 2000 No 111, Sch 1 \[3\].