Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.263Damages entitlement for reprisal
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sec.263 Damages entitlement for reprisal
A reprisal is a tort and a person who takes a reprisal is liable in damages to any person who suffers detriment as a result. Any appropriate remedy that may be granted by a court for a tort may be granted by a court for the taking of a reprisal. If the claim for damages goes to trial in the Supreme Court or the District Court, it must be decided by a judge sitting without a jury. (sec.263-ssec.1) A reprisal is a tort and a person who takes a reprisal is liable in damages to any person who suffers detriment as a result. (sec.263-ssec.2) Any appropriate remedy that may be granted by a court for a tort may be granted by a court for the taking of a reprisal. (sec.263-ssec.3) If the claim for damages goes to trial in the Supreme Court or the District Court, it must be decided by a judge sitting without a jury.