Interpretation2

1

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • appeal” means appeal from a decision of the Court to Her Majesty in Council;

  • Court” means the Court of Appeal established by the Courts Order;

  • Courts Order” means the West Indies Associated States Supreme Court Order 19671;

  • decision” means a decision in any proceedings originating in Montserrat;

  • the prescribed date” means the date prescribed under section 1(2) of the Courts Order;

  • record” means the aggregate of papers relating to an appeal (including pleadings, proceedings, evidence and decisions) proper to be laid before Her Majesty in Council on the hearing of an appeal;

  • Registrar” means the Registrar of the Court or other proper officer having custody of the records of the Court.

2

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply, with the necessary adaptations, for the purpose of interpreting this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as it applies for the purposes of interpreting, and in relation to, Acts of Parliament.