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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 –
(a) a wrongful act by the first party; or
(b) any default, neglect or delay by the first party; or
(c) any non-compliance with the Act or these rules by the first party.
(2) The order for costs may be made in respect of any injury, embarrassment, inconvenience or expense suffered or incurred.