Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts3. Definitions
In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears -
act includes omission.
claim means a claim for damages.
claimant means a person making a claim.
court means the court or tribunal in which a claim is made.
damages means damages for a personal injury.
incident means the incident, accident, circumstances or act alleged to have caused a personal injury.
injured person means a person who suffers a personal injury.
intoxicated means under the influence of alcohol or a drug to the extent that the capacity to exercise proper care and skill is significantly impaired.
personal injury includes -
(a) a fatal injury;
(b) a prenatal injury;
(c) a psychological or psychiatric injury;
(d) a disease; and
(e) the aggravation, exacerbation or acceleration of a pre-existing injury.
proceeding means a proceeding in respect of a claim.
respondent means a person from whom a claimant seeks damages.