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2012, c.104
- Fatal Accidents Act
Detailled Table of Contents
Current to 13 December 2023
Fatal Accidents Act
1
Definitions
2
This Act binds the Crown
3
Action for wrongful death
4
Damages for wrongful death
5
Effect of release
6
Effect of death of tortfeasor
7
Action for benefit of dependants
8
Damages to be proportional to pecuniary loss
9
Funeral Expenses
10
Loss of Companionship
11
Damages if deceased was contributory negligent
12
Appointment of administrator of estate of tortfeasor
13
Powers of administrator of estate of tortfeasor
14
Judgment against administrator of estate of tortfeasor
15
Extension of limitation period
16
Commencement of Action
17
Award of punitive or exemplary damages to be for benefit of estate
18
Damages, amounts to be disregarded
19
One action only
20
Notice of action
21
Effect of bars to action against deceased
22
Limitation period
23
Payment into court
24
Statement of claim and statement of particulars
25
Apportionment of damages
26
Power of judge to decide all questions