Malicious Injuries Act, 1981

Joinder of other local authority in proceedings.

[New in pt cf.1898 (c. 37) s. 5 (3)]

10.—(1) A local authority upon which a preliminary notice under section 8 has been served may, within fourteen days after service of the notice or such further period as may be directed by the court, notify any other local authority that it intends to request the court to order that any compensation awarded shall be paid, either in whole or in part, out of the funds of such other local authority and a local authority so notified shall thereupon become a party to the proceedings.

(2) Any ratepayer of a local authority which is a party to the proceedings shall be entitled to appear at the hearing of an application for compensation under this Act and be heard by the court in relation thereto.