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LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1948 - SECT 1

1.(1) It shall not be a defence to an employer who is sued in respect of
personal injuries caused by the negligence of a person employed by him, that
that person was at the time the injuries were caused in common employment with
the person injured.

Subs.(2) rep. by SLR (NI) 1952

(3) Any provision contained in a contract of service or apprenticeship, or in
an agreement collateral thereto, (including a contract or agreement entered
into before the passing of this Act) shall be void in so far as it would have
the effect of excluding or limiting any liability of the employer in respect
of personal injuries caused to the person employed or apprenticed by the
negligence of persons in common employment with him.

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