Nominal defendant to pay defined benefits and motor accident claims from nominal defendant fund
329 Nominal defendant to pay defined benefits and motor accident claims from nominal defendant fund
The nominal defendant must pay the following amounts out of the nominal defendant fund:
the amount of any defined benefits payable under chapter 2 (Motor accident injuries—defined benefits) by the nominal defendant as the relevant insurer for a motor accident;
the amount of any costs or expenses incurred by the nominal defendant in relation to an application for defined benefits under chapter 2;
Example payment of fees for a consultant or claims manager engaged under this part in relation to an application for defined benefits
an amount payable in satisfaction of a motor accident claim made, or judgment obtained, under—
section 324 (Nominal defendant liable—unregistered vehicle permits); or
section 326 (Nominal defendant liable—uninsured motor vehicle); or
section 328 (Nominal defendant liable—unidentified motor vehicle);
the amount of any costs or expenses incurred by the nominal defendant for a motor accident claim or judgment.
The nominal defendant is not personally liable to pay an amount mentioned in subsection (1).
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