District Court Amendment Rules 2022
Amends the District Court Rules 2005 by replacing references to 'lawyer' with 'legal practitioner'.
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Notice Text
These rules amend the District Court Rules 2005. Amendments include deleting the definition of lawyer and replacing references to 'lawyer' with 'legal practitioner' in various rules. The heading to amended rule 36 is to read: Legal practitioner to notify client of legal costs.
📜 Amendment History - District Court Rules 2005
View full chain →24 Mar 2020 · Amends the District Court Rules 2005 regarding the return of security for costs deposits.
31 Dec 2019 · Amends the District Court Rules 2005 to replace EDS with ECMS (electronic case management system).
16 Mar 2018 · Amends the District Court Rules 2005 to update electronic document filing procedures and references to the eCourts Portal.
2 Feb 2018 · Amends the district court rules 2005 with the insertion of rule 3a regarding forms under the restraining orders act 1997.
10 Dec 2021 · Amends the District Court Rules 2005 regarding expert witness evidence and trial procedures.
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Amends the District Court Rules 2005 regarding the return of security for costs deposits.
Amends the District Court Rules 2005 to replace EDS with ECMS (electronic case management system).
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