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LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT 1958 - SECT 27R

Interaction with other powers of court

Nothing in this Division limits—

        (a)     in the case of the Supreme Court, the court's inherent jurisdiction, implied jurisdiction or statutory jurisdiction; or

        (b)     in the case of a court other than the Supreme Court, the court's implied jurisdiction or statutory jurisdiction; or

        (c)     any other powers of a court arising or derived from the common law or under any other Act (including any Commonwealth Act), rule of court, practice note or practice direction.

Example

This Division does not limit a court's power to summarily dismiss or permanently stay proceedings where the lapse of time has a burdensome effect on the defendant that is so serious that a fair trial is not possible.

S. 27S inserted by No. 43/2020 s. 45.



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