📜 Magistrates Court Rules Amendment (Inactive Cases) Rules 2019
Rules5 Apr 2019 p. 1012-165 April 2019
Principal Act
These rules amend the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Rules 2005 and the Magistrates Court (Minor Cases Procedure) Rules 2005 to address inactive cases. They define 'inactive case', outline notification procedures, and specify consequences, including potential dismissal after 6 months of inactivity.
Parties involved in civil and minor cases in the Magistrates Court are affected. Cases deemed inactive may be dismissed if no action is taken within specified timeframes. Lawyers and agents representing parties have notification obligations.
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