Trial and Burden of Proof of Contributory Negligence

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  2. New York Laws
  3. Estates, Powers and Trusts
  4. Family Rights
  5. Rights of Members of Family Resulting From Wrongful Act, Neglect or Default Causing Death of Decedent
  6. Trial and Burden of Proof of Contributory Negligence

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§ 5-4.2 Trial and burden of proof of contributory negligence

On the trial of an action accruing before September first, nineteen hundred seventy-five to recover damages for causing death the contributory negligence of the decedent shall be a defense, to be pleaded and proved by the defendant.



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