# The Magistrates' Courts (Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982) (Amendment) Rules 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS, ENGLAND AND WALES
PROCEDURE
Made 31st January 2002
Laid before Parliament 5th February 2002
Coming into force 1st March 2002
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, and section 48 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, makes the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/194/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-civil-jurisdiction-and-judgments-act-1982-amendment-rules-2002/introduction
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