Malaysia legislation

Section 19

of Native Courts Enactment 1992

Section 19

(1)

Prior to the exercise of the powers conferred on the Native Court of Appeal under section 23, the Judge or any member of the court may request from the Native Court or District Native Court from which the appeal lies a report in writing amplifying any order upon the case either generally or giving an opinion upon any point arising upon the consideration of the appeal.

(2)

Where a report is requested under subsection (1), the Native Court or the

District Native Court shall furnish such report to the Native Court of Appeal and serve a copy of such report upon all parties to the appeal.

(3)

The Native Court of Appeal may, at its discretion, summon and hear any witness as to the existence of any native law or custom affecting the matter for decision and shall record its opinion thereto.

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