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Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 (1945 c 28)

The 1945 statute addresses the principle of contributory negligence in civil law, particularly in tort cases. It allows damages to be apportioned based on the claimant's share of responsibility for the harm incurred. Prior to this Act, contributory negligence served as a complete bar to recovery, leaving claimants unable to claim any damages if they were partly at fault. The Act fosters fairness by recognising that negligence can be shared and ensures that damages reflect the degree of responsibility attributed to each party. This legislative change marked a significant shift towards equitable remedies in personal injury and other negligence claims.

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