# Banking Act 1979, Section 47: Defence of contributory negligence.


In any circumstances in which proof of absence of negligence on the part of a banker would be a defence in proceedings by reason of section 4 of the Cheques Act 1957, a defence of contributory negligence shall also be available to the banker notwithstanding the provisions of section 11(1) of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/37/section/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/banking-act-1979/section-47
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