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33. Powers of High Court exercisable before commencement of action.
34. Power of High Court to order disclosure of documents, inspection of property etc. in proceedings for personal injuries or death.
35A. Power of High Court to award interest on debts and damages.
36. Subpoena issued by High Court to run throughout United Kingdom.
37. Powers of High Court with respect to injunctions and receivers.
39. Execution of instrument by person nominated by High Court.
43. Power of High Court to vary sentence on application for quashing order.
43A. Specific powers of arbitrator exercisable by High Court.
Part III PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Part VI MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
129. Lords Commissioners to represent Lord Chancellor when Great Seal in commission.
132. Proof of documents bearing seal or stamp of Senior Courts or any office thereof.
136. Production of documents filed in, or in custody of, Senior Courts.
137. Money paid into court under enactment subsequently repealed.
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SCHEDULES
Construction of References to Superseded Courts and Officers
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