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Judiciary Act 1903

57Suits by a State against the Commonwealth

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#### 57 Suits by a State against the Commonwealth Any State making any claim against the Commonwealth, whether in contract or in tort, may in respect of the claim bring a suit against the Commonwealth in the High Court.

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