What is a statutory defense?

A statutory defense is an argument used in court to avoid prosecution or mitigate penalties under a law. In New Hampshire, when it comes to dangerous products law, a statutory defense is an argument a person or company can make to try to avoid or reduce liability from a product that causes injury or harm to another person. This defense is typically used when the person or company can show that the product was designed and manufactured in accordance with safety standards set by the government. The statutory defense may also be used to claim that a manufacturer adequately warned of a potential danger, that the product was not designed with negligence, or that the product was intended for a specific purpose. It is important to note that each statutory defense is determined on a case-by-case basis, and that different laws may require different defenses. Ultimately, a statutory defense is a legal argument which must be proven in court in order for it to be effective.

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