Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Act, 1940

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

19.—Where—

(a) an animal is exported, on or after the appointed day, from a port in the State to a British landing place, and

(b) a shipper's statement has in accordance with 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.