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Takeovers Act 1993

Investigation and enforcement - Enforcement by court - General

43B: Standard of proof for civil remedies

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"What proof is needed to win a civil case in a takeover dispute"

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When you are in court for a takeover issue, it is a civil case. You follow the usual court rules for civil cases. This includes the rules of evidence and the standard of proof.

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43BStandard of proof for civil remedies

  1. The proceedings under this subpart are civil proceedings and the usual rules of the court and rules of evidence and procedure for civil proceedings apply (including the standard of proof).

Notes
  • Section 43B: inserted, on , by section 23 of the Takeovers Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 48).