sec.271Assessment by court of total liability for damages

### sec.271 Assessment by court of total liability for damages This section applies if— damages are awarded for an injury; or damages are to be paid in settlement of a claim for an injury. To establish the reduction under section 270 (1) in damages for compensation paid, the claimant or insurer may apply to— the court in which the proceeding is brought; or if a proceeding has not been started—the Industrial Magistrates Court. The court’s decision is binding on the insurer and all persons entitled to payment by the insurer for the injury. (sec.271-ssec.1) This section applies if— damages are awarded for an injury; or damages are to be paid in settlement of a claim for an injury. (sec.271-ssec.2) To establish the reduction under section 270 (1) in damages for compensation paid, the claimant or insurer may apply to— the court in which the proceeding is brought; or if a proceeding has not been started—the Industrial Magistrates Court. (sec.271-ssec.3) The court’s decision is binding on the insurer and all persons entitled to payment by the insurer for the injury. - (a) damages are awarded for an injury; or - (b) damages are to be paid in settlement of a claim for an injury. - (a) the court in which the proceeding is brought; or - (b) if a proceeding has not been started—the Industrial Magistrates Court.