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670 Contravention of pt 2.8 order—contempt of court
(1) If a person, without reasonable excuse, contravenes an order of the
court made under this part, the person may be dealt with for contempt
Discovery—other provisions Division 2.8.8
Rule 671
(2) This rule does not limit any other power of the court in relation to the
contravention.
Note 1 Failure to answer a question or give information in a legal proceeding
may be an offence (see Criminal Code, s 722).
Note 2 See also r 671 (Contravention of pt 2.8 order—other action), r 2444
(Enforcement—failure of individual to comply with subpoena etc),
r 2445 (Enforcement—failure of corporation to comply with subpoena