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Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998
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### 8 Costs for default
> > (1) The Court may order a party to pay costs to another party if that other party suffers any prejudice, damage or loss as a result of –
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> > > > (a) a wrongful act by the first party; or
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> > > > (b) any default, neglect or delay by the first party; or
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> > > > (c) any non-compliance with the Act or these rules by the first party.
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> > (2) The order for costs may be made in respect of any injury, embarrassment, inconvenience or expense suffered or incurred.