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Section 180 — Senior Courts Act 2016: Rules of equity prevail over rules of common law

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180 Rules of equity prevail over rules of common law (1) This section applies to proceedings in a senior court, another court, or a tribunal where equitable jurisdiction may be exercised. (2) If there is any conflict or variance between the rules of equity and the rules of the common law in relation to the same matter, the rules of equity prevail. Compare: 1908 No 89 s 99

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