A party asserting the defense of contributory negligence has the burden of proof of such defense.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-139
Burden of proof of contributory negligence
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 119 N.C. App. 115 - Stacy v. Jedco Construction, Inc. (1995)
Most recently applied in 245 N.C. App. 398 - In re Hughes (February 2016)
1887, c. 33; Rev., s. 483; C.S., s. 523; 1967, c. 954, s. 3.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.