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671Contravention of pt 2.8 order—other action
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671 Contravention of pt 2.8 order—other action
(1) If a party, without reasonable excuse, contravenes an order of the
court made under this part, the court may—
(a) if the party is a plaintiff or other claimant—order that all, or a
stated part, of the party’s proceeding be struck out, dismissed or
stayed; or
(b) if the party is a defendant or respondent—order that the party
not be allowed to defend all, or a stated part, of the proceeding
against the party.
(2) This rule does not limit any other power of the court in relation to the
contravention.