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#### 17A
17A
Trial (except with a jury) of proceedings in the Common Law Division on a claim in which—
> (a) damages are claimed in respect of the death of or personal injuries to any person,
> (b) damages are claimed in respect of damage to property and—
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> > (i) the proceedings include a claim in respect of the death of or personal injuries to any person, and
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> > (ii) if separate proceedings were brought in respect of—
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> > > (A) the claim referred to in subparagraph (i), and
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> > > (B) the claim in respect of damage to property,
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> > some common question of fact would arise in both claims, or
> (c) contribution is claimed under Part III of the [Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1946-033) in respect of damages of the nature referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).