sec.108Hearing procedures

### sec.108 Hearing procedures In deciding an appeal, the Land Court— has the same powers as the original decider; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. An appeal is by way of rehearing, unaffected by the decision. Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court. A power under an Act to make rules for the Land Court includes power to make rules for appeals under this part. s 108 prev s 108 ins 1995 No. 22 s 14 amd 1997 No. 71 s 1 sch om 2003 No. 29 s 379 pres s 108 ins 2004 No. 26 s 61 amd 2007 No. 39 s 41 sch (sec.108-ssec.1) In deciding an appeal, the Land Court— has the same powers as the original decider; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. (sec.108-ssec.2) An appeal is by way of rehearing, unaffected by the decision. (sec.108-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court. (sec.108-ssec.4) A power under an Act to make rules for the Land Court includes power to make rules for appeals under this part. - (a) has the same powers as the original decider; and - (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and - (c) must comply with natural justice; and - (d) may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. - (a) in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or - (b) in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court.