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Judicial authority defined.
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9.—(1) The powers of the judicial authority under this Act shall be exercised by a justice of the peace specially appointed as herein-after provided, or a judge of county courts, or magistrate . . . .
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(2) Every judicial authority shall, in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred by this Act, have the same jurisdiction and power as regards the summoning and examination of witnesses, the administration of oaths, and otherwise, as if he were acting in the exercise of his ordinary jurisdiction, and shall be assisted, if he so requires, by the same officers as if he were so acting, and their assistance under this Act shall be considered in fixing their remuneration.
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