New South Wales Consolidated Acts

BANKS AND BANK HOLIDAYS ACT 1912 - SECT 13

13 Proof of inability to comply with Act in given time to lie in party

If in any case any matter or thing required to be done or performed under the provisions of this Part within any given period is not so done or performed, the proof that it was not practicable to do so shall lie upon the party required to do or perform the same:
Provided that no excuse shall be allowed for any such failure or neglect unless it is clearly shown that the matter or thing required to be done or performed was done or performed as soon as was practicable.