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ROAD TRANSPORT (GENERAL) ACT 1999 (NO. 77 OF 1999) - SECT 200

Entry of judgment against authorised insurer (MTA s 61 (1)-(2A), MAA s 25, MACA s 23)

(1)     If a judgment obtained in a court in relation to the death of, or bodily injury to, a person caused by, or arising out of the use of, an insured motor vehicle is not satisfied in full within 30 days after judgment is entered, the court must, on the judgment creditor's application, direct that judgment be entered against the authorised insurer for the vehicle.

(2)     If execution on the judgment is stayed pending appeal, the time during which execution is stayed is excluded in working out the 30-day period.

(3)     Notice of intention to make the application must be served on the authorised insurer at least 7 days before the hearing of the application.

(4)     If the court directs that judgment be entered against the authorised insurer, the judgment may be enforced as a judgment against the authorised insurer to the extent to which it was not satisfied when it was entered.



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