Dust Diseases Tribunal Rules 2019
10Proceedings against more than one alleged tortfeasor
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10 Proceedings against more than one alleged tortfeasor
10 Proceedings against more than one alleged tortfeasor
(1) Unless the Tribunal otherwise orders, a plaintiff who settles a claim with one or more but not all the alleged tortfeasors must file the terms of settlement and particulars of amounts paid under the settlement—
(a) where proceedings on the claim against another or others of the alleged tortfeasors are pending, as soon as practicable, or
(b) otherwise, on commencement of any proceedings on the claim against another or others of the alleged tortfeasors.
(2) Unless the Tribunal otherwise orders, the Tribunal or a member, registrar or other officer of the Tribunal may disclose any terms and particulars filed under subrule (1) to another party to the proceedings, whether or not the terms contain non-disclosure requirements.