EXPECTATION OF LIFE.
“CLAIMS PRESENT LIABILITY.” Per Press Association. AVELLINGTON, March 1. “Recent claims under the heading of loss of expectation of life present a new and alarming liability not only to business firms but even down to householders who may employ either a maid servant or gardener,” said Mr RH. Nimmo at to-night’s meeting of the AV'ellington Chamber of Commerce. It was a matter of vital importance affecting the whole business community, he said. After referring to the remarks of the Chief Justice (Sir Michael Myers) on this new phase of risk for damage, as timely and appropriate, Air Nimmo moved : “That this Chamber bring to the attention of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, the undesirable and uncontemplated effect of the new Law Reform Act, 1936, as regards claims for the loss of expectation of life, and urges that representations be made to the Government for an amendment of the Act so as to abolish such claims.” The motion was carried.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 79, 2 March 1938, Page 8
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