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FAMILY LAW RULES 20042003 No. 375 - RULE 13.14

Consequence of non-disclosure

If a party does not disclose a document as required under these Rules:
(a) the party:

(i)
must not offer the document, or present evidence of its contents, at a hearing or trial without the other party's consent or the court's permission;
(ii)
may be guilty of contempt for not disclosing the document; and
(iii)
may be ordered to pay costs; and
(b)
the court may stay or dismiss all or part of the party's case.

Note 1
Under rule 15.76, a party who discloses a document under this Part must produce the document at the trial if a notice to produce has been given.
Note 2
Section 112AP of the Act sets out the court's powers in relation to contempt of court.



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