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Paragraph 34.1 Application of Chapter and disapplication of certain rules

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

This Chapter applies to an action of damages for personal injuries or the death of a person from personal injuries.

(2)

In this Chapter “personal injuries” includes any disease or impairment of physical or mental condition.

(3)

The following rules shall not apply to an action of damages for personal injuries or death:–

  • Rule 4.2, other than the requirement to give fair notice of the claim; and

  • Rule 8.1.

(4)

Rules 8.2 to 8.17 shall only apply to an action of damages for personal injuries or death in accordance with rule 34.3(2).