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  "text": "The court may, if it thinks fit, order the client and any party who has filed an affidavit in accordance with paragraph (4) of this Schedule to attend for oral examination as to his means and as to any other facts relevant to the determination of the amount of the client’s liability and may permit any party to give evidence and call witnesses thereon.",
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