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### 27 Dividing causes of action > > (1) [*\[Rule 27 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-09-04/sr-2013-069#GS23@EN) A person is not to divide any cause of action for the purpose of commencing 2 or more proceedings. > > > (2) This rule does not apply to a cause of action in respect of which a claim is made for both damages for personal injuries and property damage.

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