13-909. Contributory negligence; definition.
In this case, contributory negligence means negligence on the part of the [plaintiff] [decedent] that contributed, in some degree, to cause damages of which plaintiff complains.
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This instruction should be used whenever contributory negligence is a jury issue. This instruction should be read immediately after UJI 13-908 (see UJI 13-908, committee commentary) in order that the jury might have a better understanding of the application of the terms.
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