Section 19. Abatement of action. (SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 1993

ENACTMENT NO. 9 OF 1993
SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 1993

PART III – PARTIES

Section 19. Abatement of action.

In case of the marriage, death or bankruptcy of any party-

(a) if the cause of action discontinues in accordance with Islamic Law, the proceedings shall abate, save as provided in paragraph (c) of this section;

(b) if the cause of action survives or continues in accordance with Islamic Law, the proceedings shall not abate or become defective;

(c) in case of death after the conclusion of the trial but before judgment is delivered or entered, the proceedings shall not abate, and judgment may be delivered and entered.