ยง 5. Trial; burden of proof. On the trial of any action brought by an
employee or his personal representative to recover damages for
negligence arising out of and in the course of such employment,
contributory negligence of the injured employee shall be a defense to be
so pleaded and proved by the defendant.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Employers' Liability.
2 - Employers' Liability for Injuries.
4 - Assumption of Risks; Contributory Negligence, When a Question of Fact.
7 - Existing Rights of Action Continued.
8 - Consent by Employer and Employee to Compensation Plan.
9 - Liability to Pay Compensation; Notice of Accident.
10 - Amount of Compensation; Persons Entitled; Physical Examination.
12 - Preferential Claim; Not Assignable or Subject to Attachment; Attorney's Fees.