Common use of Contributory Negligence Clause in Contracts

Contributory Negligence. A party’s (“first party”) liability to another party for loss or damage of any kind arising out of this contract or in connection with the relationship established by it is reduced to the extent (if any) that the other causes or contributes to the loss or damage. This reduction applies whether the first party’s liability is in contract, tort (including negligence), under any statute or otherwise. SCHEDULE 1 - DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1 Dictionary Unless the contrary intention appears: Australian Standard means the Australian Standard AS ISO 10002-2006 as amended and updated from time to time; bank means an authorised deposit taking institution within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth).

Contributory Negligence. A party’s (“first party”) liability to another party for loss or damage of any kind arising out of this contract or in connection with the relationship established by it is reduced to the extent (if any) that the other causes or contributes to the loss or damage. This reduction applies whether the first party’s liability is in contract, tort (including negligence), under any statute or otherwise. Electricity Industry Code: NinthTenth Edition 20 SCHEDULE 1 - DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1 Dictionary Unless the contrary intention appears: Australian Standard means the Australian Standard AS ISO 10002-2006 as amended and updated from time to time; bank means an authorised deposit taking institution within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth).