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If it is proved that the summons or notices were duly served upon the defendant and defendant failed to appear before the Court on the fix date the Family Court may proceed exparte as provided by section __________________?

Correct answer: A. 9(5)(a)

  • A. 9(5)(a)
  • B. 9(5)b
  • C. 9(5)(c)
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Under section 9(5)(a), the Family Court may proceed ex parte when the defendant was duly served but fails to appear on the fixed date. The paragraph reference is therefore clause (a), not clauses (b) or (c).

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