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Transport Accident Act 1986
161Apportionment of costs
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161 Apportionment of costs
If a judgment for damages is obtained against the owner or driver of a motor car in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of such motor car in Victoria as well as in respect of some other loss or damage the court (for the purpose of fixing the liability of any authorized insurer) must as part of the judgment, adjudge what portion of the amount of the judgment is in respect of the death or bodily injury and must direct what portion of and in what manner any costs awarded as part of the judgment shall be apportioned to the portion of the amount awarded in respect of such death or bodily injury.