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s 9.10

No joinder or substitution after death of party

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Chapter 2Original jurisdiction—proceedings generally
Part 9Parties and proceedings
Division 9.1Parties, interveners and causes of action

9.10 No joinder or substitution after death of party

A person may apply to the Court for an order that, unless an order for substitution is made within a specified time, the proceeding be dismissed to the extent that it relates to relief on a cause of action if:

(a)

a party dies during a proceeding and the cause of action survives the party’s death; and

(b)

no order is made substituting another party for the deceased party within 3 months after the death.

Note:

The Court may make orders for service of the order on any person who has an interest in continuing the proceeding.

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