North Dakota § 49-16-03 - Contributory negligence not bar to recovery
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-16-03 — Contributory negligence not bar to recovery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-16-03. Contributory negligence not bar to recovery
In all actions brought against a railroad corporation under or by virtue of any of the provisions of this chapter to recover damages for personal injuries to, or the death of, any employee, the fact that the employee had been guilty of contributory negligence shall not bar a recovery, but the damages shall be diminished by the jury in proportion to the amount of negligence attributed to such employee. No such employee who may be injured or killed shall be held to have been guilty of contributory negligence in any case where the violation by such railroad corporation of any state or federal statute, enacted for the safety of employees, contributed to the injury or death of such employee.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-16-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-16-03 cover?
Section 49-16-03 ("Contributory negligence not bar to recovery") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 49-16-03?
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