PART 41E+W[F1DAMAGES]

Textual Amendments

[F2II – PERIODICAL PAYMENTS UNDER THE DAMAGES ACT 1996E+W

Factors to be taken into accountE+W

41.7.  When considering—

(a)its indication as to whether periodical payments or a lump sum is likely to be the more appropriate form for all or part of an award of damages under rule 41.6; or

(b)whether to make an order under section 2(1)(a) of the 1996 Act,

the court shall have regard to all the circumstances of the case and in particular the form of award which best meets the claimant’s needs, having regard to the factors set out in the practice direction.]