LEASES (COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL) ACT 2001 - SECT 149 Resolution of dispute unlikely

LEASES (COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL) ACT 2001 - SECT 149

    (1)     If, at a case management meeting for an application, the Magistrates Court considers it unlikely that the parties may resolve the dispute, the court must give directions about how the proceeding will be conducted.

    (2)     In deciding what direction to give for the proceeding, the Magistrates Court must endeavour to facilitate—

        (a)     hearing the dispute as quickly as possible; and

        (b)     keeping costs for the parties as low as practicable.