Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Act 1992
11Consent jurisdiction
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11 Consent jurisdiction
(1) [Section 11 Subsection (1) amended by No. 66 of 2007, Sched. 1, Applied:31 Dec 2008] The Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine any action without limitation as to the amount of the claim if all parties to the action file with the registrar a consent in writing, signed by them or their practitioners, that the Court is to have such jurisdiction.
(2) On the filing of a consent referred to in subsection (1) all proceedings in respect of the action may be taken, and the matter may be heard, determined and enforced by the Court.