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371Judgment upon non-delivery of statement of claim
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### 371 Judgment upon non-delivery of statement of claim
> > (1) If a plaintiff who is bound to deliver a statement of claim fails to do so within the time prescribed, the defendant may apply at the expiration of that time to the Court or a judge for an order dismissing the action with costs.
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> > (2) If, on the hearing of an application, a statement of claim has not been delivered, the Court or a judge may –
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> > > > (a) order that the action be dismissed; or
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> > > > (b) make any other appropriate order.