EVIDENCE ACT 1977 - SECT 129A Order that evidence may be given in a different way

EVIDENCE ACT 1977 - SECT 129A

129A Order that evidence may be given in a different way

(1) This section applies in a proceeding that is not a criminal proceeding if either—

(a) the fact in issue is any of the following—

(i) the proof of handwriting;

(ii) the proof of documents;

(iii) the proof of the identity of parties;

(iv) the proof of authority; or

(b) a court considers—

(i) a fact in issue is not seriously in dispute; or

(ii) strict proof of a fact in issue might cause unnecessary or unreasonable expense, delay or inconvenience in a proceeding.

(2) The court may order that evidence of the fact may be given at the trial, or any other stage of the proceeding, in any way the court directs.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the court may order that evidence of a fact be given by—

(a) a statement on oath of information and belief; or

(b) the production of documents or entries in records; or

(c) the production of copies of documents or copies of entries in records.

(4) The court may at any time vary or revoke an order made under this section.