Section 143 — Removal or modification of unenforceable terms
Extent: E+W+S
This version in force from 2014-04-22
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) [F1 The county court] or the sheriff may, on an application by a person who has an interest in a contract or other agreement which includes a term that is unenforceable as a result of section 142, make an order for the term to be removed or modified.
(2) An order under this section must not be made unless every person who would be affected by it—
(a) has been given notice of the application (except where notice is dispensed with in accordance with rules of court), and
(b) has been afforded an opportunity to make representations to the county court or sheriff.
(3) An order under this section may include provision in respect of a period before the making of the order.
Amendment notes
- F1 Words in s. 143(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)