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Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002
sec.175Damages entitlement for reprisal
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### sec.175 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.175-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.175-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.175-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.