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#### 5 Only one action shall lie 5 Only one action shall lie > Not more than one action shall lie for and in respect of the same subject matter of complaint. > > **s 5:** Am 1953 No 33, sec 2 (a); 1969 No 31, Sch 2.

Previous section4By whom and for whom action may be brought Next section6Plaintiff to deliver a full particular of the person for whom such damages shall be claimed

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