Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
CHAPTER 14
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COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS
PART 14-2
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PROCEEDINGS
Division 581
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Proceedings
SECTION 581-20
COSTS
581-20(1)
If an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation is plaintiff in any action or other legal proceeding, the court having jurisdiction in the matter may, if it appears by credible testimony that there is reason to believe that the corporation will be unable to pay the costs of the defendant if successful in his, her or its defence, require sufficient security to be given for those costs and stay all proceedings until the security is given.
581-20(2)
The costs of any proceeding before a court under this Act are to be borne by such party to the proceeding as the court, in its discretion, directs.
If an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation is plaintiff in any action or other legal proceeding, the court having jurisdiction in the matter may, if it appears by credible testimony that there is reason to believe that the corporation will be unable to pay the costs of the defendant if successful in his, her or its defence, require sufficient security to be given for those costs and stay all proceedings until the security is given.
581-20(2)
The costs of any proceeding before a court under this Act are to be borne by such party to the proceeding as the court, in its discretion, directs.
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