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Article 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “appeal” means appeal from a judgment of the Court to Her Majesty in Council;

  • “Court” means the Court of Appeal for the Bahama Islands;

  • “judgment” means a judgment of the Court given in the exercise of any jurisdiction conferred upon it by any law for the time being in force in the Bahama Islands and includes a decree, order, ruling, sentence or decision of the Court;

  • “record” means the aggregate of papers relating to an appeal (including pleadings, proceedings, evidence and judgments) proper to be laid before Her Majesty in Council on the hearing of an appeal;

  • “Registrar” means the Registrar of the Court or other proper officer having custody of the records of that Court.

(2)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply, with the necessary adaptations, for the purpose of interpreting this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as it applies for the purposes of interpreting, and in relation to, Acts of Parliament.