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#### 19 Commencing and carrying on proceedings 19 Commencing and carrying on proceedings (cf Act No 9 1973, sections 53 and 56; Act No 11 1970, section 22) > > (1) Subject to this Act, proceedings are to be commenced and carried on in the manner prescribed by rules of court. > > > (2) For the purposes of this Act and the uniform rules, carry on proceedings includes defend proceedings. > > **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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