# The Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, Article 77: Nature of jurisdiction upon civil complaint

Extent: N.I.

(1) For the purposes of this Part “civil matters” means a matter in which proceedings, other than proceedings under Parts V to VII, may be brought before a court of summary jurisdiction.
(2) Proceedings in a civil matter shall be upon complaint and in accordance with this Part.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1981/1675/article/77 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-northern-ireland-order-1981/article-77
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