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County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

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County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, Section 22 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Power to increase civil jurisdiction of county courtsN.I.

22.—(1) If it appears to the Lord Chancellor, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, that—

(a)a sum specified in any of the foregoing provisions of this Part or in Article 30(1) or (3) should be increased, or

(b)where any other statutory provision limits the jurisdiction of county courts by reference (howsoever expressed) to a sum of money, that sum should be increased,

the Lord Chancellor may[F1, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,] by order, specifying the provision and the sum in question, direct that the provision shall be amended so as to substitute for that sum such larger sum as may be specified in the order.

(2) An order under paragraph (1) shall be subject to [F2negative resolution].

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