Court of Chancery (Ireland) Act, 1823

Where summons has been issued and is mislaid, costs of proceedings may be allowed in certain cases.

34. Provided always, that in all cases where any summons shall issue for any proceeding before the said master, and that such summons shall be lost and mislaid, that in such case it shall and may be lawful to allow the costs of such proceedings on a taxation of costs, in case it shall appear by an entry in the master’s book, or by such other evidence as to the said master shall appear sufficient, that a summons has really and bonâ fide been issued on such proceedings.

[Ss. 35–40 rep. 53 & 54 Vict. c. 33. (S.L.R.)]