RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT 1971 - ORDER 53 RULE 7

RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT 1971 - ORDER 53 RULE 7

7 .         Reference of matters to counsel

        (1)         The Court may refer to counsel — 

            (a)         any matter relating to the investigation of the title to any land with a view to an investment of money in the purchase or on mortgage thereof, or with a view to the sale thereof; and

            (b)         any matter relating to the settlement of a draft of a conveyance, mortgage, settlement, conditions of sale or other instrument; and

            (c)         any other matter the Court thinks fit,

                and may act upon the opinion given by counsel in the matter referred.

        (2)         Unless the Principal Registrar has given approval for it to be filed electronically, the opinion given by counsel cannot be filed electronically.

        [Rule 7 amended: Gazette 27 Feb 2018 p. 570-1.]