Small Claims Tribunals Act · s 44

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s 44Powers of High Court on appeal

(1)

On an appeal under section 43, the High Court may —

(a)

allow the appeal;

(b)

dismiss the appeal; or

(c)

remit the matter to the tribunal with such directions as it thinks fit which may include a direction to the tribunal for a new hearing.

(2)

On an appeal under section 43, the High Court may —

(a)

draw any inference of fact; and

(b)

make such order as to costs and expenses as it thinks fit, but may not —

(i)

reverse or vary any determination made by the tribunal on questions of fact; or

(ii)

receive further evidence.

(3)

A decision of the High Court under subsection (1) shall be final and shall not be subject to any appeal.

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