Malaysia legislation
Section 22
Section 22
In the case of marriage, death or bankruptcy of any party –
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(a)
if the cause of action does not survive in accordance with Hukum Syarak, the proceedings shall abate, except as provided in paragraph (c);
(b)
if the cause of action survives or continues in accordance with Hukum Syarak, the proceedings shall not abate or become defective; or
(c)
in case of death after the conclusion of the trial but before judgment is delivered or entered, the proceedings shall not abate, and judgment may be delivered-or entered.
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