Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 796

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796. If the plea of discussion is admitted, the defendant shall, within the time fixed by the court, deposit in favour of the plaintiff a sum to be also fixed by the court to meet the costs which will be occasioned by the discussion, and bind himself to provide the plaintiff with such further sum as may become necessary for the purpose. Suspension of proceedings. Amended by: IV.1868.11.

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