District Courts Rules 2009

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7.8 Headings

  • 7.8.1 An application, notice, or order must have, on the first page, a general heading (which may be in form 20) that shows—

    • (a) the office of the court in which the application or other matter is proceeding; and

    • (b) the distinguishing number of the application or other matter; and

    • (c) the name of the Act; and

    • (d) subject to rules 7.8.2 and 7.14, the full name, address, and occupation of each party, so far as they are known to the party presenting the document for filing.

    7.8.2 Unless any form authorised or directed to be used under these rules otherwise requires, and subject to rule 7.14, all other documents that are filed, issued, or served in a proceeding under the Act must have on the first page a general heading that complies with rule 7.8.1, except that, in a case in which it is not necessary to distinguish between 2 or more persons,—

    • (a) given names may be indicated by initials only:

    • (b) addresses and occupations may be omitted.

    Compare: SR 1992/109 r 461H