📜 Civil Liability Bill 2002
Assented toLABill 13814 August 2002
The Civil Liability Bill 2002 (WA) relates to the recovery of damages for death or injury caused by another's fault. It restricts advertising of legal services related to personal injury and touting.
Impact
This bill affects individuals seeking damages for personal injury or death, legal service providers, and the courts. It aims to limit the amount of damages awarded and regulate legal advertising.
Key Changes
["Restricts damages for non-pecuniary loss (general damages)", "Fixes damages for pecuniary loss", "Restricts advertising of legal services relating to personal injury and touting"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Aug 2002
- LA IntroducedLA14 Aug 2002
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Sept 2002
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 Oct 2002
- LA AmendedLA22 Oct 2002
- LA Third ReadingLA24 Oct 2002
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 Oct 2002
- LC Third ReadingLC13 Nov 2002
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC13 Nov 2002
Affected Sectors
justicehealthother
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