Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Act, 1943

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Compensation in respect of liability on foot of general average contribution.

15.—Where—

(a) an animal is delivered, on or after the appointed day, in the State for shipment via a Northern Ireland port to a British landing place, and

(b) an owner's statement has in accordance with this Part of this Act been delivered in respect of such animal, and

(c) the owner or the personal representative of the owner of such animal is liable, under the Marine Insurance Act, 1906, to pay, as such owner or as the personal representative of such owner, a general average contribution, within the meaning of the said Act,

such owner or the personal representative of such owner shall be entitled to be paid in respect of such liability by way of compensation a sum equal to such general average contribution and the right to such compensation and the amount thereof shall be determined under and in accordance with the Principal Act.