33Transfer of proceedings from Magistrates Court

### 33 Transfer of proceedings from Magistrates Court > > (1)  The Magistrates Court is to transfer any proceedings relating to an interest in property of a value exceeding the amount prescribed under section 7 of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Act 1992](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1992-027) to the Supreme Court, unless the parties agree to the Magistrates Court hearing and determining the proceedings. > > > (2)  If proceedings referred to in subsection (1) are before it, the Magistrates Court may transfer the proceedings of its own motion, notwithstanding that the parties are willing for the Magistrates Court to hear and determine the proceedings. > > > (3)  Before transferring proceedings, the Magistrates Court may make any orders it considers necessary pending the disposal of the proceedings by the Supreme Court. > > > (4)  If proceedings are transferred to the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court is to proceed as if the proceedings had been originally instituted in that Court. > > > (5)  Failure by the Magistrates Court to comply with this section does not invalidate any order of that Court in the proceedings.