(5) Where the decision or other matter under
appeal has been given after a hearing, the appeal shall be by way of
rehearing.
(6) The Court shall have the powers and duties of the court, body
or other person from whom the appeal is brought, including powers and duties
concerning--
(a) amendment,
(b) the drawing of inferences and the making of
findings of fact, and
(c) the assessment of damages and other money sums.
(8) Notwithstanding subsection
(7), where the appeal is from a judgment after a trial or hearing on the
merits, the Court shall not receive further evidence except on special
grounds.
(9) Subsection (8) does not apply to evidence concerning matters
occurring after the trial or hearing.
(10) The Court may make any finding or
assessment, give any judgment, make any order or give any direction which
ought to have been given or made or which the nature of the case requires.