Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)

Chapter III : Position of Trust of Sheriffs

Liability of Fund

38. Limitation of liability of Fund

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(1) The Fund shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by a sheriff as a result of any act or omission by his deputy sheriff or any employee in the service of the sheriff.

 

(2)No person shall recover from the Board in respect of the Fund any amount larger than the difference between the amount of the loss or damage suffered by him and the amount or value of all moneys or other benefits which he has received or is entitled to receive from any other source in respect of that loss or damage.

 

(3) No amount shall be paid out of the Fund as interest on the amount of any claim admitted against the Fund or any judgment obtained against the Fund.