Section 21D: Exclusion and transfer of proceedings
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21D. Exclusion and transfer of proceedings
(1) Where a Court is of the opinion that a claim lodged with it under section 21 is beyond its jurisdiction under this Part, it shall discontinue any proceedings already started and advise the claimant accordingly.
(2) A discontinuation of proceedings under subsection (1) shall not debar
the claimant from instituting fresh proceedings according to law.
[S. 21D inserted by Act 4 of 1999.]
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Questions this section answers
- If the Court decides my small claim is beyond its jurisdiction, can I still bring fresh proceedings elsewhere?