AMENDMENTS TO THE COURTS OF JUDICATURE ACT 1964 – COMING INTO FORCE w.e.f. 1st OCTOBER 2022
23 September 2022
In our Client Alert of 27.7.2022, some of the significant changes to the provisions of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 as follows, were highlighted:
(a) there will no longer be any appeal to the High Court against the decision of a subordinate court to dismiss a summary judgment or striking out application;
(b) there will no longer be any appeal to the Court of Appeal against the decision of a High Court to dismiss a summary judgment or striking out application;
(c) there will no longer be any appeal to the High Court against the decision of a subordinate court to allow an application to set aside a judgment in default;
(d) there will no longer be any appeal to the Court of Appeal against the decision of a High Court to allow an application to set aside a judgment in default.
These changes will come into force with effect from 1st October 2022.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any clarification.
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Tan Min Er Associate Dispute Resolution |