Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53)

Extent Information

E1 Pt. VI applies to Scotland only to the extent specified in s. 48

Part I U.K. Damages for Personal Injuries Etc.

Maintenance at public expense E+W+N.I.

5 Maintenance at public expense to be taken into account in assessment of damages. E+W+N.I.

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.