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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Title
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 1. Short Title and commencement }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Act to bind the Crown
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 4. Married minors
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\par 6. Contracts of minors below the age of eighteen years
\par 7. Compensation or restitution
\par 8. Applications under s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6183579\charrsid10557569 ection 5 or section 6 of this Ac}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 t
\par 9. Minor may enter into contract with approval of Magistrate's Court
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 10. Guarantees and indemnities}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 11. Contracts to marry
\par 12. Settlement of claims by minors
\par 13. Variation of certain orders made under section 12
\par 14. Jurisdiction of Magistrates' Courts}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 15. Act to be a code
\par 16. Trusts not affected
\par 17.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11090275\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Insurances by minors and dealings by minors with policies
\par 18. Consequential amendments}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 19. Repeals and revocation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6183579\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Schedules}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
\par 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15883630 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 An Act to restate and reform the law relating to minors' contracts}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15883630\charrsid10557569 
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\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6183579 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 [}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 29 September 1969
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
 by the General Assembly of New Zealand in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 1. Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
 (1) This Act may be cited as the Minors' Contracts Act 1969.
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) This Act shall come into force on the first day of January, nineteen hundred and seventy.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 2. Interpretation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  (1) In thi}{
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es, -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
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"Court" means the Supreme Court or a Magistrate's Court that has jurisdiction under section 14 of this Act:
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 10, and 12 of this Act the term}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  "minor" does not include a minor who is or has been married.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 3. Act to bind the Crown}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2250869\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 This Act shall bind the Crown.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 4. Married minors}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(1) Subject to section 16 of this Act, a minor who is or has been married shall have the same contractual capacity as if he were of full age.
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(2) Subject to section 16 of this Act, any compromise or settlement of a claim agreed to, and any discharge or receipt given for any purpose, by any such minor shall have effect as if the minor were of full age.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 5. Contracts of minors of or over the age of eighteen years, certain contracts concerning life insurance, and contracts of service}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) A contract of s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6183579\charrsid10557569 
ervice entered into by a minor;
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 shall have effect as if the minor were of full age.
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) Any provision of any such contract imposing an o
bligation on any party thereto who was a minor was harsh or oppressive,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823304 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
it may, in the course of any proceedings or on application made for the purpose, cancel the contract, or decline to enforce the contract against the minor, or declare that the contrac
t is unenforceable against the minor, whether in whole or in part, and in any cas}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 e may make such order as to com}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
pensation or restitution of property under section 7 of this Act as it thinks just.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section, the Court may receive evidenc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
e of commercial practice in con}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 tracts of the same kind.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823304 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (4) Nothing in subsection (2) of this section shall apply}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) Any contract of apprenticeship to which the Ap}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 prentices Act 1948* }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 applies; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) Any i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
ndenture of apprenticeship to whic}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 h section 29 of t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 he Shipping and Seamen Act 1952*a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 pplies; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15081089\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) Any indenture of apprenticeship entered into under section l0A of the New Zealand }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 Army Act 1950,*}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 section 22A of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
the Post Office Act 1959,*}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 section}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  83B of the Government Railways Act 1949}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 , }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 *section 175B}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  of the Coal Mines Act 1925}
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 *}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 or section 70 of the State Services Act 196}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 ; *}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\super\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (d) Any agreement entered into under section 4A of the Maori Housing Amendment Act 1938}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 *
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (5) Nothing in this section shall apply to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) Any contract approved by a Magistrate's Court pursuant }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 o section 9 of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(b) The compromise or settlement of any claim for money or damages made by or on behalf of any minor (whether alone or in conjunction with any other person).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13378810 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 *Not Niue law
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 6. Contracts of minors below the age of eighteen years}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2250869\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6042518\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Subject to the provisions of this section, every contract (other than a contract to which paragraph (b) or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
 paragraph (c) of subsection (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
) of section 5 of this Act applies) entered into by a minor who has not attained the age of eighteen years shall be unenforceable against the minor but otherwise shall have effect as if the minor were of full age.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) The Court may, in the course of any proceedings or on application made for the purpose, inquire into the fairness and reasonableness of any contract to which sub}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 section (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ) of this section applies at the time th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 e contract was entered into and-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) If it finds that any su}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
ch contract was fair and reason}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 able at that time it shall not be obliged to make any ord}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
er but it may in its discretion-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (i) Enforce the contract against the minor:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (ii) Declare that the contract is binding on the minor, whether in whole or in part:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(iii) Make such order entitling the other parties to the contract, on such conditions as the Court thinks just, to cancel the contract:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(iv) Make such order as to compensation or restitution of property under section 7 of this Act as it thinks just; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) If it finds that any such contract was not fair and r}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 easonable at that time it shall }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 not be obliged to make any order but it may in its discretion}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (i) Cancel the contract:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (ii) Make such order entitling the minor, on such conditions as the Court thi
nks just, to cancel the contract:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (iii) Make such order as to compensation or restitution of property under section }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 7 of this Act as it thinks just.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (3) In exercising its discretion under subsection (2) of this section the Court shall have regard to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) The circumstances surrounding the making of the contract:
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) The subject}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 matter and nature of the contract:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) In the case of a contract relating to property, the nature and the value of the property:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (d) The age and the means (if any) of the minor:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6042518\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6042518\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (e) All other relevant circumstances.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15081089 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (4) Nothing}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569  in this section shall apply to-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) Any contract appro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
ved by a Magistrate's Court pur}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 suant to section 9 of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(b) The compromise or settlement of any claim for money or damages made by or on behalf of any minor (whether alone or in conjunction with any other person).
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13378810 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (5) Nothing in this section sha}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13378810\charrsid10557569 
ll limit or affect section 20 of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  the Trustee Act 1956.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2160\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11813329 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 [}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 Amended }{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 2}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 /111}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 /1971 (NZ)]}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid11813329 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 7. Compensation or restitution}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2250869\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (1) Where}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 the Court exercises an
y of the powers conferred on it by subsection (2) of section 5 of this Act or where it may exercise any of the powers conferred on it by subsection (2) of section 6 of this Act (whether or not it exercises any of those powers), the Court may grant to}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5900398 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) Any party to the contract; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) A guarantor or indemnifier under a contract of guarantee, or indemnity relating to a }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 contract to which subsection (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ) of section 5 or subsection (1) of section 6 of this Act applies; or
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2981297\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) Any person claiming through or under or on behalf of any such party, guarantor, or indemnifier,
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8856359 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 such relief by way of compensation or restitution of property as the Court in its discretion thinks just.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 2) The Court may by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 
 any order made pursuant to subsection (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ) of this section ve
st the whole or any part of any property that was the subject of, or the whole or any part of the consideration for, the contract in any party to the proceedings or may direct any such party to transfer or assign any such property to any other party to th
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 e proceedings.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 8. Applications under section 5 or section 6 of this Act}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ) An application under sub}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 section (2) of section 5 or sub}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 section (2) of section 6 of this Act may be made by}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8856359 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8856359 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) Any person to whom}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 
 the Court may grant relief pur}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 suant to section 7 of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(b) Any other person where it is material for that person to know whether the Court will exercise the powers granted to it by the subsection.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) Any order made under subsection (2) of section 5 or subsection (2) of section 6 or pursuant
 to section 7 of this Act, or any provision of any such order, may be made upon and subject to such terms and conditions as the Court thinks fit.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\tx1584\tx2016\tx2448\tx3168\tx3744\tx4464\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 9. Minor}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 may}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 enter}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 into}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 contract}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 with}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 approval}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 of Magistrate's Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2250869\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
) Every contract entered into by a minor shall have effect as if the minor were of full age if, before the contract is entered into by the minor, it is approved under this section by a Magistrate's Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) An application to a Magistrate's Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569  under this section may be made-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) By the minor or any other person who will be a party to the proposed contract; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6042518 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) By a guardian of the minor.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (3) The Court may, in its d}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 iscretion, refer any such appli}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 cation to a guardian of the minor, or, where the Cou
rt deems it necessary for the purposes of the application, to a solicitor nominated by the Court, or to the Public Trustee or Maori Trustee, or to any other person, and may make such order as it thinks fit for the payment of the reasonable costs and expen
ses of any person to whom the application is so referred.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(4) Any person to whom any such application is referred under subsection (3) of this section may file a report in the Magistrate's Court setting out the results of his consideration and examination 
of the application and making in respect thereof such recommendations as he thinks proper, and may appear and be heard at the hearing of the application; but no such person shall be under any obligation to consider or examine any such application until hi
s reasonable costs and expenses have been paid or secured to his satisfaction.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (5) A Magistrate's Court shall not approve a contract under this section where the contract relates to property held on trust and the Court is of the opinion that it is a case i
n which it would be more appropriate for an application to be made under section 64 or section 64A of the Trustee Act 1956.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11813329 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 [}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 Amend}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 ed }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 2/88/}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 1970 }{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 (NZ}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5600546\charrsid11813329 )]}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid11813329 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8856359 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8856359\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Miscellaneous Provisions
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 10. Guarantees and indemnities}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5900398\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Every contract of guaran
tee or indemnity whereby any person (other than a minor) undertakes to accept liability in the event of the failure of a minor to carry out his obligations under a contract shall be}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569  }
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 enforceable against that person (in this section hereinafter referred to a
s "the surety") to the extent that it would be if the minor had been at all material times a person of full age, and that liability shall not be affected by any other provision of this Act or by any order made pursuant to any other provision of this Act; 
b
ut the liability of the minor to the surety and the surety's right of subrogation against the minor may be affected by the other provisions of this Act or by any order made under subsection (2) of section 5 or subsection (2) of section 6 or pursuant to se
ction 7 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 11. Contracts to marry}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5900398\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
No contract to marry any person entered into by a minor (other than a minor who has been married) shall be binding on either party, and nothing in section 5 or section 6 of this Act shall apply to any such contract.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 12. Settlement of claims by minors}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
 (1) Where any money or damages are claimed by or on behalf of a minor (whether alone or in conjunction with any other person) then}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7608658 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) if the claim is not the subject of proceedings before any Court in New Zealan
d, any agreement for the compromise or settlement of the claim entered into by the minor, or on his behalf by a person who in the opinion of a Court of competent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7608658\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 jurisdiction is a fit and proper person to do so, shall be binding on the minor if it or a release of the claim is in writing and is approved by a Court of competent jurisdiction; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10497404 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) If the claim has not been compromised or 
settled in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection, and has become the subject of proceedings before any Cour
t in New Zealand, no settlement, compromise, or payment and no acceptance of money paid into Court, whenever entered into or made, shall so far as it relates to that minor's claim be valid without the approval of the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) An application for the approval of the Court under subsection (1) of this section may be made by or on behalf of the minor or any other party to the agreement or proceedings.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (3) The Court, in its discretion, may refuse any application for its approval under subsection (1) of this 
section or may grant its approval either unconditionally or upon or subject to such conditions and directions as it thinks fit, whether as to the terms of the agreement or of the compromise or settlement, or as to the amount, payment, securing, applicatio
n, or protection of the money paid, or to be paid or otherwise.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2981297 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(4) Without limiting subsection (3) of this section, where the Court directs that the whole or any part of any money or damages awarded to a minor in any cause or matter or of any money to whi
ch a minor is entitled under an agreement, compromise, or settlement approved under subsection (1) of this section}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 shall be held on trust for the minor under this subsection by the Public Trustee or any other person then, except so far as the Court directs
 any immediate payment therefrom or otherwise orders, and subject to any directions or conditions given or imposed by the Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) The amount shall be invested and held by the trustee upon trust}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(i) To make such payment (if any) to the minor out of the income and capital of the amount as the Court may specify; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(ii) To apply the income and capital of the amount or so much thereof as the trustee from time to time thinks fit for or towards the maintenance or education (incl}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5386891\charrsid10557569 
uding past maintenance or educa}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 tion) or the advancement or benefit of the minor:}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(b) The minor shall have no power, either by himself or in conjunction with any other person or persons, to terminate the trusts upon which the amount is held or to modify or extinguish those trusts:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(c) The interest of the minor in the income and capital of the amount shall not, while it remains in the hands of the trustee, be alienated, or pass by bankruptcy, or be liable to be seized, sold, attached, or taken in execution by process of law.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx4320\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (5) Upon any minor attaining the age of twenty}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 years or marrying under that age while any amount is held on trust for his benefit under subsection (4) of this section, the balance of that amount and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5386891\charrsid10557569  of the income therefrom remain}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
ing in the hands of the trustee shall be paid to the minor except in so far as the Court may have ordered before the payment is made that the whole or any part of that amount shall continue to be held on trust under that subsection:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
Provided that where the trustee has made an application or received notice that an application has been made to the Court for such an order he shall not make any payment under this subsection until the application has been disposed of.
\par 
\par (6) Where the trustee appointed by an order under this section is the Public Trustee subsection (7) of section 66 of the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16130017\charrsid10557569  Public Trust Office Act 1957* sh}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 all apply in respect of all money paid to him pursuant to the order as if it were money paid to him pursuant to the said section 66.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14428492\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(7) For the purposes of this section the expression "Court of competent jurisdiction" means a Court in which proceedings could be taken to enforce the claim or, in the case of a claim that could not be the subject of proceedings in New Zealand,
 a Court in which proceedings could be taken to enforce a similar claim in New Zealand.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (8) Nothing in this section shall limit or affect}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) The Deaths by Accidents Compensation Act 1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8545479\charrsid10557569 9}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 52; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) Section 50 of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8545479\charrsid10557569 
the Magistrates' Courts Act 1947; *}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) The}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8545479\charrsid10557569 
 Workers' Compensation Act 1956.*}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11813329 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid11813329 [Amended 2/95/1972 (NZ); 6/137/1970 (NZ); 3/88/70(NZ)]}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11298052\charrsid10557569 * Not Niue law
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 13. Variation of certain orders made under section 12}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 -}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2250869\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
) The Court may at any time vary any order made by it under section 12 of this Act or under section 35 of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 the Statutes Amendment Act 1945* }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
or in respect of a minor under section 66 of the Public Trust Office Act 1957,*whether or not the order has been varied under this section, in so far as the order relates to the payment, investment, or 
application of money held on trust or the income therefrom.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) Any order under this section may be made by the Court of its own motion or on an application made by:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) The minor; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5127319 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (b) The trustee; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5127319 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(c) Any other person who adduces proof of circumstances which in the opinion of the Court make it proper that he should make the application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid670787 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 *Not Niue law}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 14. Jurisdiction of Magistrates' Courts}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(1) A Magistrate's Court shall have jurisdiction to exercise any of the powers conferred by any of the provisions of sections 5 to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 7 of this Act in any case where-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(a) The occasion for the exercise of the power arises in the course of any civil proceedings (other than an application made for the purposes of subsection (2) of section 5 or subsection (2) of section 6 of this Act) properly before the Court; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
b) The value of the consideration for the promise or act of any minor under the contract is not more than $2,000; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16478530 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (c) The parties agree, in accordance with section 37 of t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 he Magistrates' Courts Act 1947}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569  *}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 that a Magistrate's Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) For the purposes of section 43 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1947, an 
application made to a Magistrate's Court pursuant to subsection (2) of section 5 or subsection (2) of section 6 of this Act shall be deemed to be an action.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 *No}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 t Niue law}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16478530\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 15. Act to be a cod}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid11813329 e}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11813329  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11813329  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(1) The provisions of this Act shall have effect in place of the rules of the common law and of equity relating to the contractual capacity of minors and to the effect, validity, avo}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 
idance, repudiation, and ratifi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 cation of contracts entered into by minors and to any contract of guarantee or indemnity in respect of any such contract.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) This Act shall apply only to contracts made, compromises and settlements agreed to, and discharges and receipts given, after the commencement of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(3) Nothing in this Act shall limit or affect any provision of any other enactment whereby a contract is made binding on a minor and nothing in section 5 or section 6 of this Act shall apply to any such contract.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (4) Nothing in this Act shall limit or affect the rule of law whereby a minor is not liable in tort for procuring a contract by means of fraudulent represen}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 tations as to his own age or any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  other matter, but the Court shall take any such representations into account in de
ciding whether to exercise any of its powers under subsection (2) of section 5 or subsection (2) of section 6 or section 7 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 * No}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 t Niue law}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 16. Trusts not affected}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2251049\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
Nothing in this Act shall entitle}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5127319 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (a) A trustee to pay money or deliver prope
rty to a minor otherwise than in accordance with the terms of the trust}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 :}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid670787 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5127319 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
(b) A minor to enter into an agreement whereby a trust is extinguished or the terms of a trust are varied}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 ;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 but nothing in this section shall prevent any contract approved pursuant to section 9 of this Act from having effect according to its tenor".
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 17.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 [}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 Spent}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 ]}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 18. Consequential amendments}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5530358\charrsid10557569  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569 The}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  enactments specified in the First Schedule to this Act }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 re h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
ereby amended in the manner indicated in that Schedule}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid670787\charrsid10557569 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2592\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2592\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10837916 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569 19. Repeals and revocation}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6231350\charrsid10557569 (1) }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 The enactments specified}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 
in the Second Schedule to thi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569 s A}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 ct are hereby repealed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2304\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10497404 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13926148 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 (2) Rule 59 of the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13252755\charrsid10557569 Magistrates'
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5127319\charrsid10557569  Courts }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Rules 1948 is hereby revoked.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1923485\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7608658 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7608658\charrsid10557569 _______
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428492 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7608658\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1923485 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 SCHEDULES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3812928 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3812928\charrsid10557569 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1923485 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10837916\charrsid10557569 [}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9899282\charrsid10557569 Not}{
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