Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations

SUPREME COURT RULES 1987 - REG 24.05

Nothing in this Order affects the inherent power of the Court:

        (a)     to dismiss a proceeding for want of prosecution; or

        (b)     to order that, on the failure of a party:

            (i)     to do an act or take a step which, under these Rules, he is required to do or take; or

            (ii)     to comply with an order that he do such an act or take such a step,

    the proceeding be dismissed or the defence struck out and that judgment be entered or there be judgment accordingly.