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Abstract: Pre-trial application to determine a point of law. The issue is whether the Fatal Accidents Act allows a parent to recover damages for loss of care, guidance and companionship resulting from the wrongful death of a young child.
Decision: Statute does not allow a parent to recover damages from wrongful death of a young child.
Subjects: Damages - Fatal injuries - Family and dependants' compensation - Entitlement to compensation - Parents
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