Architects Act 2002
sec.64Compensation
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sec.64 Compensation
This section applies if a person incurs loss or damage because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under division 6 or 7 . The person is entitled to be paid the reasonable compensation because of the loss or damage agreed between the board and the person, or failing agreement, decided by a court. Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding— brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed; or for an offence against this Act brought against the person claiming compensation. A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is fair to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies if a person incurs loss or damage because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under division 6 or 7 . (sec.64-ssec.2) The person is entitled to be paid the reasonable compensation because of the loss or damage agreed between the board and the person, or failing agreement, decided by a court. (sec.64-ssec.3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding— brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed; or for an offence against this Act brought against the person claiming compensation. (sec.64-ssec.4) A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is fair to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.
- (a) brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed; or
- (b) for an offence against this Act brought against the person claiming compensation.