II UKN 259/98
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Supreme Court dismisses contributory negligence claim without establishing employer liability first under Polish Civil Code.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Poland dismissed the plaintiff's cassation appeal regarding contributory negligence in a workplace accident case. The lower court had found the employee significantly contributed to the accident without first determining the employer's liability or fault. The court ruled that Article 362 of the Civil Code cannot be applied to reduce compensation unless the employer's liability and fault are established first.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 362 KC; Art. 435 § 1 in fine KC: Contributory negligence cannot be attributed to the victim without first establishing the basis of the tortfeasor's liability.
Keywords
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contributory negligence
workplace accident
employer liability
Civil Code
casation appeal
reduction of damages
fault determination
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 362 KC
Art. 435 § 1 in fine KC
Art. 393 § 1 KPC