53.2
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(1)
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This rule provides for summary disposal in accordance
with the Defamation Act 1996 (the Act)
(99)
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(2)
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In proceedings for summary disposal under sections 8
and 9 of the Act, rules 24.4 (procedure), 24.5 (evidence) and 24.6 (directions)
apply.
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(3)
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An application for summary judgment under Part 24 may
not be made if -- an application has been made for summary disposal
in accordance with the Act, and that application has not been disposed of;
or
- summary relief has been granted on an application
for summary disposal under the Act.
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(4)
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The court may on any application for summary disposal
direct the defendant to elect whether or not to make an offer to make amends
under section 2 of the Act.
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(5)
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When it makes a direction under paragraph (4), the
court will specify the time by which and the manner in which -- the election is to be made; and
- notification of it is to be given to the court
and the other parties.
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