New Jersey § 48:12-83
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-83, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-83.
In any action against a railroad company to recover damages for injury or death occurring
at any crossing at which the company has not installed any safety gates, bell or other
warning or protective device of the kind usually employed to warn and protect the
traveling public and such injuries or death are alleged to be due to the negligence
of the company, the plaintiff's action shall not be dismissed on the ground of contributory
negligence on the part of the person injured or killed, but it shall be left to the
jury to determine whether such person was exercising due and reasonable care under
the conditions existing at the crossing at the time of such injury or death. If the jury shall determine that the person injured or killed was not exercising due
and reasonable care under the circumstances, the verdict shall be against the plaintiff
and in favor of the defendant.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-83
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-83 cover?
Section 48:12-83 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 48:12-83?
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How does New Jersey § 48:12-83 apply to my situation?
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