Alaska § 23.25.020 - Contributory negligence not a defense.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.25.020 — Contributory negligence not a defense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.25.020. Contributory negligence not a defense.
In an action against a master or employer under AS 23.25.010 the fact that the employee may have been guilty of contributory negligence does not bar a recovery where the employee's contributory negligence was slight and the negligence of the employer was gross in comparison, but the damages shall be diminished by the jury in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the employee. All questions of negligence and contributory negligence are for the jury.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.25.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.25.020 cover?
Section 23.25.020 ("Contributory negligence not a defense.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 23.25.020?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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