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Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 s 18H

s 18H Provisions where Singapore International Commercial Court comprises 3 Judges

18H.—(1) This section applies where a case in the Singapore International Commercial Court is heard before 3 Judges.[42/2014] (2) The Chief Justice is to appoint one of the Judges to preside.[42/2014] (3) The case is to be decided in accordance with the opinion of the majority of the Judges hearing the case.[42/2014] (4) Subject to subsection (5), a case is to be reheard if one or more of the Judges are unable to continue hearing the case for any reason.[42/2014] (5) Where one Judge is unable to continue hearing a case for any reason, the remaining 2 Judges may continue to hear and determine the case if the parties consent.[42/2014] (6) Where a case is heard by 2 Judges under subsection (5) —(a) if the 2 Judges have the same opinion, the case is to be determined according to their opinion; or (b) if the 2 Judges have different opinions on any claim, counterclaim or application, the claim, counterclaim or application (as the case may be) is to be dismissed.[42/2014]

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