1984 Ed.]
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(2) The hearing of the action may be adjourned until such election is made.
(3) Where the trustee does not elect to continue the action and to give such security as aforesaid within the time limited by the order, the defendant may avail himself of the bankruptcy as a defence to the action.
(22 of 1962, s. 26, incorporated)
58. (1) In any civil proceedings, the Court may call to its aid not more than 2 assessors specially qualified and may dispose of such proceedings, wholly or in part, with the aid of such assessor or assessors, but the decision of the judge shall be the decision of the Court.
(2) The Court may determine the remuneration, if any, to be paid to an assessor in respect of his services:
Provided that nothing in this subsection shall authorize the payment of remuneration to any person employed full time in any office of emolument under the Crown.
(22 of 1962, s. 34, incorporated)
59. (1) The High Court or a judge thereof, on application made in manner prescribed by the Rules of the Supreme Court, may issue a commission, request or order to examine witnesses abroad for the purpose of proceedings in the Court in the same manner as it or he may issue such commission, request or order for the purpose of an action or matter in the High Court. (Amended, 103 of 1970, s. 6)
(2) Where any such application is made, the High Court or a judge thereof, if it or he thinks fit, may order that the proceedings be transferred to the High Court.
(22 of 1962, s. 35, incorporated)
60. (1) The reasons for any judgment or order of the Court may be delivered orally or in writing as the judge shall think fit:
Provided that where a judge has delivered his reasons orally, he may, of his own motion, at any time within 30 days thereafter and shall if so required at any time by any party who has obtained an order for a review under section 53 or has obtained or has been refused leave to appeal record the reasons for his judgment or order in writing.
(2) Every party to the proceedings shall be entitled to a copy of any written judgment or order on payment of such fees as may be prescribed.
(3) Where a judge records in writing the reasons for a judgment or order in accordance with the proviso to subsection (1), he may modify the legal grounds thereof or substitute new legal grounds therefor.
(22 of 1962, s. 36, incorporated)
Assessors.
Examination of witnesses abroad. (Cap. 4, sub. leg.)
Oral and written judgments, etc.
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