§ Rule 1.416. Negligence; mitigation

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Rule 1.416. Negligence; mitigation

In an action by an employee against an employer, or by a passenger against a common carrier to recover for negligence, plaintiff need not plead or prove freedom from contributory negligence, but defendant may plead and prove contributory negligence in mitigation of damages.