Section 22 — Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)

What is a structured settlement

For the purposes of this Division, a structured settlement is an agreement that provides for the payment of all or part of an award of damages in the form of periodic payments funded by an annuity or other agreed means.

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Related sections

s 18 — Interest on damages
s 19 — Third party contributions
s 21 — Limitation on exemplary, punitive and aggravated damages
s 23 — Court required to inform parties of proposed award
s 24 — Court may make consent order for structured settlement
s 25 — Obligation of Australian legal practitioners to provide advice

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