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3970 Appeal—order of Supreme Court
(1) This rule applies if an order is made by the Supreme Court on an
appeal from a decision or award of the Magistrates Court in an
(2) A party may file a sealed copy of the order in the Magistrates Court.
Note The Legislation Act provides for things to be done as soon as possible if
no time is fixed (see s 151B).
(3) If the order has effect as a decision or award in favour of a party, the
decision or award must be recorded by the registrar of the Magistrates
Court as if it were a decision or award of that court.
(4) If the order requires an award be made in favour of a party, the
Magistrates Court must make the award.
(5) If the judgment directs a re-hearing or further hearing of the
arbitration, the registrar of the Magistrates Court must—
(a) set a date for directions; and
(b) tell the parties the date for directions.
(6) The Magistrates Court must make any other direction, decision or
award that is necessary to give effect to the order.
Rule 4000B