s 7
In forceCommon law writs etc. and rules, application of
Part 1Preliminary
7 Common law writs etc. and rules, application of
(1)
The writs, warrants and orders that, immediately before the commencement of this Act, could be issued or made at common law or in equity or under a written law —
(a)
to enforce or execute a judgment of a court; or
(b)
in aid of a writ, warrant or order to enforce or execute a judgment of a court,
are abolished.
(2)
The rules at common law or in equity applicable to or in relation to a writ, warrant or order that is abolished by subsection (1) and that is substantially similar to an order that may be made under this Act, apply to or in relation to the order that may be made under this Act so far as they are consistent with this Act.
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