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I C 315/23 AI generated

Damages reduced by victim's contributory negligence under Polish Civil Code fault-sharing principle.

Case Number I C 315/23
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed
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The court reduced the awarded damages by 25% due to the victim's partial contribution to the accident. The plaintiff argued for full compensation, while the defendant contended the victim's negligence should lower the liability. The court applied the statutory rule that damages are diminished when the injured party contributed to the loss.

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Art. 415 ust. 1 k.c.; Art. 415 ust. 2 k.c.: If the victim contributed to the occurrence of the damage, the amount of compensation shall be reduced accordingly.

Keywords

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contributory negligence reduction of damages victim's fault civil liability fault sharing compensation amount Polish Civil Code

Cited Legislation

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Art. 415 ust. 1 k.c.
Art. 415 ust. 2 k.c.

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