C.C.S.M. c. F50
The Fatal Accidents Act
Table of Contents
1 | Definitions | |
2 | 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 | Person entitled to benefit | |
(2) | Amount of damages | |
(3) | Funeral expenses | |
(4) | [Repealed] | |
(5) and (6) | [Repealed] | |
3.1 | 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 | Contributory negligence of beneficiary reduces his damage | |
(2) | Contributory negligence of deceased | |
5 | Bringing of action where no executor or administrator | |
(2) | Persons who benefit | |
(3) | Amended statement of claim | |
6 | Considerations in assessing damages | |
7 | 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 | Particulars required in bringing action | |
(2) | Order for particulars and effect of failure to give particulars | |
(3) | Order dispensing with affidavit | |
10 | Apportionment by judge | |
(2) | When payments may be postponed | |
11 | Determination of questions between persons entitled | |
12 | Crown bound |