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Section 48 — District Court Act 2016: Onus of proof

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48 Onus of proof In any proceeding commenced against a Community Magistrate by a person claiming to have been injured by an act done by the Community Magistrate in excess of jurisdiction or without jurisdiction, the onus of proving the excess or want of jurisdiction lies on the person alleging it. Compare: 1947 No 16 s 11CC

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