Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9)

PART VIII N.I. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

N.I. Legal proceedings

116 Power to prosecute or defend. N.I.

Where a council considers it expedient for the promotion or protection of the interests—

(a) of the council;

(b) of its district or of any part of its district;

(c) of the inhabitants of its district or of any part of its district;

it may prosecute or defend any legal proceedings.