Iowa R. Civ. P. 1.416

As amended through May 24, 2024

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.

Iowa. R. Civ. P. 1.416

Report October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.