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Civil Procedure Act 2005
173Approval of Court required for settlement and discontinuance
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#### 173 Approval of Court required for settlement and discontinuance
173 Approval of Court required for settlement and discontinuance
(cf s33V FCA)
> > (1) Representative proceedings may not be settled or discontinued without the approval of the Court.
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> > (2) If the Court gives such approval, it may make such orders as are just with respect to the distribution of any money, including interest, paid under a settlement or paid into the Court.
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> **pt 2A, divs 1–6 (ss 18A–18O):** Ins 2010 No 135, Sch 6.2 \[2\]. Rep 2013 No 1, Sch 1.6 \[2\].
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> **s 173:** Ins 2010 No 135, Sch 6.1 \[2\].