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CAP. 338]

Small Claims Tribunal

[1986 Ed.

(iia) by posting them by registered post addressed to him at his last known place of residence or business; or (Added, 49 of 1979, s. 2)

(iii) in such other manner as may be directed by the registrar.

Keeping of summary of evidence, etc.

Hearing to be informal.

Judgment in default of

appearance.

Determination of claims.

PART V

PROCEDURE

15. The adjudicator shall keep a summary of the evidence, submissions or statements made or given in proceedings in the tribunal and of any point of law and of his decision thereon.

16. (1) The hearing of proceedings in the tribunal shall be conducted in an informal manner.

(2) The tribunal may summon any witness and require the production of any document, record, book of account or other thing, which is relevant in any proceedings.

(3) The tribunal shall inquire into any matter which it may consider relevant to a claim, whether or not it has been raised by a party.

17. (1) If a defendant fails to appear at the hearing, by himself or a person authorized by the tribunal to appear on his behalf, the claimant may apply for judgment.

(2) An application for entry of judgment under subsection (1) may be supported by an affidavit verifying facts relied on.

(3) Upon application made under subsection (1), the tribunal shall, if it is satisfied that the claimant is entitled to judgment, order judgment to be entered.

(4) Judgment shall not be entered against a defendant under this section unless the tribunal is satisfied that a copy of the written claim and the notice of hearing have been served on the defendant under section 14(2).

(Replaced, 49 of 1979, s. 3)

18. (1) The tribunal shall determine a claim and make such award or order thereon as it thinks fit as soon as possible after the conclusion of the hearing of the claim.

(2) The reasons for an award or order may be given orally or in writing as the tribunal thinks fit.

(3) An adjudicator shall, when he has made an award or order orally, reduce it to writing as soon as possible, and in any case not later than 14 days after the date of the award or order.

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CAP. 338] Small Claims Tribunal [1986 Ed. (iia) by posting them by registered post addressed to him at his last known place of residence or business; or (Added, 49 of 1979, s. 2) (iii) in such other manner as may be directed by the registrar. Keeping of summary of evidence, etc. Hearing to be informal. Judgment in default of appearance. Determination of claims. PART V PROCEDURE 15. The adjudicator shall keep a summary of the evidence, submissions or statements made or given in proceedings in the tribunal and of any point of law and of his decision thereon. 16. (1) The hearing of proceedings in the tribunal shall be conducted in an informal manner. (2) The tribunal may summon any witness and require the production of any document, record, book of account or other thing, which is relevant in any proceedings. (3) The tribunal shall inquire into any matter which it may consider relevant to a claim, whether or not it has been raised by a party. 17. (1) If a defendant fails to appear at the hearing, by himself or a person authorized by the tribunal to appear on his behalf, the claimant may apply for judgment. (2) An application for entry of judgment under subsection (1) may be supported by an affidavit verifying facts relied on. (3) Upon application made under subsection (1), the tribunal shall, if it is satisfied that the claimant is entitled to judgment, order judgment to be entered. (4) Judgment shall not be entered against a defendant under this section unless the tribunal is satisfied that a copy of the written claim and the notice of hearing have been served on the defendant under section 14(2). (Replaced, 49 of 1979, s. 3) 18. (1) The tribunal shall determine a claim and make such award or order thereon as it thinks fit as soon as possible after the conclusion of the hearing of the claim. (2) The reasons for an award or order may be given orally or in writing as the tribunal thinks fit. (3) An adjudicator shall, when he has made an award or order orally, reduce it to writing as soon as possible, and in any case not later than 14 days after the date of the award or order.

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8 CAP. 338] Small Claims Tribunal [1986 Ed. (iia) by posting them by registered post addressed to him at his last known place of residence or business; or (Added, 49 of 1979, s. 2) (iii) in such other manner as may be directed by the registrar. Keeping of summary of evidence, etc. Hearing to be informal. Judgment in default of appearance. Determination of claims. PART V PROCEDURE 15. The adjudicator shall keep a summary of the evidence, submissions or statements made or given in proceedings in the tribunal and of any point of law and of his decision thereon. 16. (1) The hearing of proceedings in the tribunal shall be conducted in an informal manner. (2) The tribunal may summon any witness and require the production of any document, record, book of account or other thing, which is relevant in any proceedings. (3) The tribunal shall inquire into any matter which it may consider relevant to a claim, whether or not it has been raised by a party. 17. (1) If a defendant fails to appear at the hearing, by himself or a person authorized by the tribunal to appear on his behalf, the claimant may apply for judgment. (2) An application for entry of judgment under subsection (1) may be supported by an affidavit verifying facts relied on. (3) Upon application made under subsection (1), the tribunal shall, if it is satisfied that the claimant is entitled to judgment, order judgment to be entered. (4) Judgment shall not be entered against a defendant under this section unless the tribunal is satisfied that a copy of the written claim and the notice of hearing have been served on the defendant under section 14(2). (Replaced, 49 of 1979, s. 3) 18. (1) The tribunal shall determine a claim and make such award or order thereon as it thinks fit as soon as possible after the conclusion of the hearing of the claim. (2) The reasons for an award or order may be given orally or in writing as the tribunal thinks fit. (3) An adjudicator shall, when he has made an award or order orally, reduce it to writing as soon as possible, and in any case not later than 14 days after the date of the award or order.

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