The Fatal Accidents Act, 1855
Central Act ยท Act 13 of 18555 provisions2 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide compensation to families for loss occasioned by the death of a person caused by actionable wrong |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 13 of 1855 |
| Year | 1855 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 5 |
| Subjects | constitutional |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 1A Suit for compensation to the family of a person for loss occasioned to it by his death by actionable wrong.2 citing judgments
- Section 2 Not more than one suit to be brought.
- Section 3 Plaintiff shall deliver particulars, etc.
- Section 4 Interpretation-clause.
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