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SUPREME COURT.

No. 3 of 1873.

215

swearing as aforesaid, in order that he may be punished according to law; or where such perjury is committed by any person examined as a witness in open Court, it shall be lawful for the Court, instead of directing such prosecution to be instituted as aforesaid, either to commit such witness, as for a contempt of the Court, to prison for any term not exceeding 3 months, or to fine such witness in any sum not exceeding 100 dollars: Provided that the powers hereinbefore given shall be in full force and operation notwithstanding any irregularity or want of form in the administration of the oath.

32.-(1) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to make general rules and orders for regulating the times of holding the Court, the forms to be used and the fees to be payable therein, and also the fees of counsel and the costs of solicitors: Provided always that no such rules or orders shall be binding until the same have been revised and approved by the Legislative Council and have been published in the Gazette.

(2) All such rules and orders shall be subject to disallowance by His Majesty.

33. All fees receivable in the Court shall be payable in stamps, subject to the provisions of any Ordinance relating to stamps.

Power to make general rules and orders.

Payment of fees by stamps. [Ref. No. 16 of 1901.]

+

No. 4 of 1873.

To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and to confer upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law and in Equity.

[Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.]

{13th October, 1873.]

1. The Supreme Court (Summary Jurisdiction) Ordinance, 1873. Short title.

2. In the Ordinance-

"The Supreme Court" or "The Court" includes the Chief Justice or any other Judge sitting in Court or in Chambers:

* As amended by No. 19 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 03 of 1911.

+ As amended by No. 62 of 1911.

§ As amended by No. 7 of 1902, No. 13 of 1911, No. 50 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 27 of 1912 and the Final Revision Ordinance 1912.

Interpretation of terms.

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SUPREME COURT. No. 3 of 1873. 215 swearing as aforesaid, in order that he may be punished according to law; or where such perjury is committed by any person examined as a witness in open Court, it shall be lawful for the Court, instead of directing such prosecution to be instituted as aforesaid, either to commit such witness, as for a contempt of the Court, to prison for any term not exceeding 3 months, or to fine such witness in any sum not exceeding 100 dollars: Provided that the powers hereinbefore given shall be in full force and operation notwithstanding any irregularity or want of form in the administration of the oath. 32.-(1) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to make general rules and orders for regulating the times of holding the Court, the forms to be used and the fees to be payable therein, and also the fees of counsel and the costs of solicitors: Provided always that no such rules or orders shall be binding until the same have been revised and approved by the Legislative Council and have been published in the Gazette. (2) All such rules and orders shall be subject to disallowance by His Majesty. 33. All fees receivable in the Court shall be payable in stamps, subject to the provisions of any Ordinance relating to stamps. Power to make general rules and orders. Payment of fees by stamps. [Ref. No. 16 of 1901.] + No. 4 of 1873. To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and to confer upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law and in Equity. [Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.] {13th October, 1873.] 1. The Supreme Court (Summary Jurisdiction) Ordinance, 1873. Short title. 2. In the Ordinance- "The Supreme Court" or "The Court" includes the Chief Justice or any other Judge sitting in Court or in Chambers: * As amended by No. 19 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 03 of 1911. + As amended by No. 62 of 1911. § As amended by No. 7 of 1902, No. 13 of 1911, No. 50 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 27 of 1912 and the Final Revision Ordinance 1912. Interpretation of terms. §
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L SUPREME COURT. No. 3 of 1873. 215 swearing as aforesaid, in order that he may be punished according to law; or where such perjury is committed by any person examined as a witness in open Court, it shall be lawful for the Court, instead of directing such prosecution to be instituted as aforesaid, either to commit such witness, as for a contempt of the Court, to prison for any term not exceeding 3 months, or to fine such witness in any sum not exceeding 100 dollars: Provided that the powers hereinbefore given shall be in full force and operation notwithstanding any irregularity or want of form in the adminis- tration of the oath. 32.-(1) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to make general rules and orders for regulating the times of holding the Court, the forms to be used and the fees to be payable therein, and also the *fees of counsel and the costs of solicitors: Provided always that no such rules or orders shall be binding until the same have been revised and approved by the Legislative Council and have been published in the Gazette. (2) All such rules and orders shall be subject to disallowance by His Majesty. 33. All fees receivable in the Court shall be payable in stamps, subject to the provisions of any Ordinance relating to stamps. Power to rules and make general orders. Payment of fees by stamps. Jef. No. 16 of 1901.] + No. 4 of 1873. To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and to confer upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law and in Equity. [Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.] {13th October, 1873.] 1. The Supreme Court (Summary Jurisdiction) Ordinance, Short title. 1873. 2. In the Ordinance- "The Supreme Court" or "The Court" includes the Chief Justice or any other Judge sitting in Court or in Chambers: * As amended by No. 19 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and No. 03 of 1911. + As amended by No. 62 of 1911. § As amended by No. 7 of 1902, No. 13 of 1911, No. 50 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 27 of 1912 and the Final Revision Ordi- nance 1912. Interpreta- tion of terms. § :
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SUPREME COURT.

No. 3 of 1873.

215

swearing as aforesaid, in order that he may be punished according to law; or where such perjury is committed by any person examined as a witness in open Court, it shall be lawful for the Court, instead of directing such prosecution to be instituted as aforesaid, either to commit such witness, as for a contempt of the Court, to prison for any term not exceeding 3 months, or to fine such witness in any sum not exceeding 100 dollars: Provided that the powers hereinbefore given shall be in full force and operation notwithstanding any irregularity or want of form in the adminis- tration of the oath.

32.-(1) It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to make general rules and orders for regulating the times of holding the Court, the forms to be used and the fees to be payable therein, and also the *fees of counsel and the costs of solicitors: Provided always that no such rules or orders shall be binding until the same have been revised and approved by the Legislative Council and have been published in the Gazette.

(2) All such rules and orders shall be subject to disallowance by His Majesty.

33. All fees receivable in the Court shall be payable in stamps, subject to the provisions of any Ordinance relating to stamps.

Power to

rules and make general

orders.

Payment of fees by stamps. Jef. No. 16 of 1901.]

+

No. 4 of 1873.

To abolish the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and to confer

upon the Supreme Court a summary jurisdiction at Law and in Equity.

[Preamble rep. No. 62 of 1911.]

{13th October, 1873.]

1. The Supreme Court (Summary Jurisdiction) Ordinance, Short title. 1873.

2. In the Ordinance-

"The Supreme Court" or "The Court" includes the Chief Justice or any other Judge sitting in Court or in Chambers:

* As amended by No. 19 of 1911, No. 51 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911 and

No. 03 of 1911.

+ As amended by No. 62 of 1911.

§ As amended by No. 7 of 1902, No. 13 of 1911, No. 50 of 1911, No. 62 of 1911, No. 27 of 1912 and the Final Revision Ordi- nance 1912.

Interpreta- tion of terms.

§

:

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