Matters arising
96C Matters arising
This section applies if a solicitor or licensed conveyancer relies on the correctness of information obtained from a request under section 96A (section 96A information) when acting for a person (the client) in connection with a purchase, disposal or other dealing with land.
The client has no cause of action against the solicitor or licensed conveyancer for loss or damage suffered as a result of an error in, or omission from, the section 96A information.
A person engaged in providing titling and registry functions must not—
commit, or be party to, a fraudulent act in relation to a request under section 96A, or
be wilfully negligent in relation to a request under section 96A.
Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—10 penalty units.
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