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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-139: Burden of proof of contributory negligence.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 1. Civil Procedure.
- SUBCHAPTER VI. PLEADINGS.
- Article 15. Answer.
A party asserting the defense of contributory negligence has the burden of proof of such defense. (1887, c. 33; Rev., s. 483; C.S., s. 523; 1967, c. 954, s. 3.)
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