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Part I Damages for Personal Injuries Etc.

Maintenance at public expense

5 Maintenance at public expense to be taken into account in assessment of damages.

In an action under the law of England and Wales or the law of Northern Ireland for damages for personal injuries (including any such action arising out of a contract) any saving to the injured person which is attributable to his maintenance wholly or partly at public expense in a hospital, nursing home or other institution shall be set off against any income lost by him as a result of his injuries.