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3(1)Without prejudice to any other remedy, any sum which is due by way of contributions or by way of interest or penalty in respect of contributions may—U.K.
(a)in England and Wales, and
(b)in Northern Ireland, where the amount does not exceed the limit specified in Article 10(1) of the M1County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980,
be sued for and recovered from the person liable as a debt due to the Crown by proceedings in a county court F1. . . .
(2)F2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)In this paragraph as it applies in Northern Ireland, “county court” means a county court held for a division under the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.
(4)Sections 21 and 42(2) of the M2Interpretation Act Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply as if any reference in those provisions to any enactment included a reference to this paragraph, and Part III of the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (general civil jurisdiction) shall apply for the purposes of this paragraph in Northern Ireland.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1) omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 137(5)(a) (with s. 137(7))
F2Sch. 4 para. 3(2) omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 137(5)(b) (with s. 137(7))
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 3 wholly in force at 6.4.1999; Sch. 4 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 28(3); Sch. 4 para. 3 in force for certain purposes at 1.4.1999 by S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2; and in force at 6.4.1999 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(c), Sch. 3
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