C.C.S.M. c. F50
The Fatal Accidents Act
1 | Definitions |
2(1) | Liability for damages caused by death |
(2) | When cause of action arises |
(3) | Effect of settlements made by deceased |
(4) | Effect of settlement made by deceased |
(5) | Prior death of tortfeasor |
(6) | Subsequent death of tortfeasor |
3(1) | Person entitled to benefit |
(2) | Amount of damages |
(3) | Funeral expenses |
(4) | |
(5) and (6) | |
3.1(1) | Definitions re loss of companionship |
(2) | Damages for loss of companionship |
(3) | No application of Equality of Status Act |
(4) | No need to establish damages |
(5) | Adjustment for inflation |
4(1) | Contributory negligence of beneficiary reduces his damage |
(2) | Contributory negligence of deceased |
5(1) | Bringing of action where no executor or administrator |
(2) | Persons who benefit |
(3) | Amended statement of claim |
6 | Considerations in assessing damages |
7(1) | One action only |
(2) | Procedure in bringing of action |
(3) | Limitations not binding on claimant |
(4) | Limitation on bringing of action |
(5) | Effect of contract |
8 | Payment into court |
9(1) | Particulars required in bringing action |
(2) | Order for particulars and effect of failure to give particulars |
(3) | Order dispensing with affidavit |
10(1) | Apportionment by judge |
(2) | When payments may be postponed |
11 | Determination of questions between persons entitled |
12 | Crown bound |