Social Welfare Act, 1952

Exclusions in assessment of damages, etc.

34.—(1) In assessing damages in any action under the Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846 to 1908, whether commenced before or after the appointed day, there shall not be taken into account any widow's (contributory) pension or orphan's (contributory) allowance payable under this Act.

(2) In assessing damages in any action under the Employers' Liability Act, 1880, or at common law in respect of injury or disease or in computing the amount of compensation under sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of paragraph (1) of the First Schedule to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, or under Rule 2 or 4 of the Second Schedule to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1934 (No. 9 of 1934), whether proceedings to recover such damages or compensation have been commenced before or after the appointed day, there shall not be taken into account any benefit.

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