50C
CurrentDeath or incapacity of Judge during trial
Part 8Miscellaneous
50C Death or incapacity of Judge during trial
If, during the course of a civil or criminal trial, the presiding
Judge dies or is incapacitated—
(a)
if reasons for judgment in final form were prepared by the presiding Judge—another Judge appointed by the Chief Judge may publish the reasons and grant judgment in accordance with them; or
(b)
in any other case—another Judge appointed by the Chief Judge may complete the hearing and determination of the proceeding and—
(i)
rehear evidence and submissions to the extent that the Judge thinks fit; and
(ii)
make orders as appropriate.
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