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Section 144 - Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 - Exemplary or punitive damages | Zoe

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Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

144Exemplary or punitive damages

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A court cannot award exemplary or punitive damages to a person in respect of a motor accident.

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