Clause 9

by deleting paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1) and substituting the following paragraph:“(a)where a Judge makes an order specified in the Fourth Schedule, except in such circumstances as may be specified in that Schedule;”;

by deleting the words “the Court of Appeal or” in subsection (2);

by deleting paragraph (a) of subsection (2) and substituting the following paragraph:“(a)where the amount in dispute, or the value of the subject-matter, at the hearing before the High Court (excluding interest and costs) does not exceed $250,000 or such other amount as may be specified by an order made under subsection (3);”;

by deleting paragraph (d) of subsection (2) and substituting the following paragraph:“(d)where a Judge makes an order specified in the Fifth Schedule, except in such circumstances as may be specified in that Schedule; or”; and

by deleting subsection (2A) and substituting the following subsections:“(2A) Subsection (2)(a) shall not apply to any case heard and determined by the High Court in the exercise of its original jurisdiction under —

section 17A;

section 59 or Part X of the Women’s Charter; or

any written law which requires that case to be heard and determined by the High Court in the exercise of its original jurisdiction.(2B) An order of a Judge giving or refusing leave under subsection (2) shall be final.”.