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MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL DIVISION) ACT 1992 - SECT 31AF Costs, compensation and expenses

MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL DIVISION) ACT 1992 - SECT 31AF

Costs, compensation and expenses

(1)  In a minor civil claim, costs for getting the action up to trial or by way of counsel fees are not to be awarded unless –
(a) all parties to the action were represented by counsel; or
(b) the Court is of the opinion that there are special circumstances justifying the award of costs.
(2)  The Court may award compensation to a party in a proceeding before it if the Court considers that the minor civil claim to which the proceeding relates is a frivolous or vexatious claim.