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Are we seeing a loosening of the 'hierarchy' of claimants in fatal cases?

28 August 2014

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Lady Rae's decision this week in a fatal case may be seen by some as indicating a loosening of the previously rigidly applied “hierarchy” of claimants, in terms of which a bereaved spouse would always receive a higher award than any other category of relative.

For further info please see the eUpdate Are we seeing a loosening of the 'hierarchy' of claimants in fatal cases? in our articles section.

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