The Court of Appeal in Victoria has a case before it. For this case, the Court comprises of four judges, but they are equally divided in their decision. Which of the following will occur?

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The Senior Judge of Appeal gets the deciding vote

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The Judiciary Act (1903) requires the matter to go to the High Court for a final decision

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As the Court is deadlocked, the matter will get referred back to the jury for a final determination

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The matter must be litigated again in front of the Supreme Court of Appeal, this time comprising an odd number of judges

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