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Justices Act 1959
96Complaint to be dismissed if preferred from malice only and without just cause of fear
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### 96 Complaint to be dismissed if preferred from malice only and without just cause of fear
> If the justice hearing the complaint is of opinion that the complainant has no just cause of fear, or that the complaint has been made out of malice or for vexation, and without just cause of fear, he shall dismiss the case, and may order the complainant to pay to the defendant such costs as to him shall seem just and reasonable in that behalf.