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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].