Section 56 — Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)

Who is a good samaritan

For the purposes of this Part, a good samaritan is a person who, in good faith and without expectation of payment or other reward, comes to the assistance of a person who is apparently injured or at risk of being injured.

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Related sections

s 54G — Hindering or obstructing NSW Trustee and Guardian
s 54H — Evidence of NSW Trustee and Guardian’s right to act
s 55 — Application of Part
s 57 — Protection of good samaritans
s 58 — Exclusion from protection
s 58A — Interpretation

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