10. Interpretation

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires —

“court” means in relation to any claim, the court or arbitrator by or before whom the claim falls to be determined;

“damage” includes loss of life and personal injury;

“dependant” has the same meaning as in section 3(3);

“fault” means negligence, breach of statutory duty or other act or omission which gives rise to a liability in tort or would, apart from this Part, give rise to the defence of contributory negligence.