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Section 701 - Local Government Act 1993 - Evidence as to whether a place is a public road — Zoe

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#### 701 Evidence as to whether a place is a public road 701 Evidence as to whether a place is a public road > > (1) Evidence that a place is or forms part of a thoroughfare in the nature of a road, and is so used by the public, is admissible in any legal proceedings and is evidence that the place is or forms part of a public road. > > > (2) This section is subject to section 178 of the [Conveyancing Act 1919](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1919-006) (No way by user against Crown, etc).

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