District Courts Rules 2009

  • not the latest version
  • District Courts Rules 2009 forms: The Ministry of Justice has produced forms that are designed for practical use in the District Courts and which correspond to those prescribed in the Rules. These user-friendly forms are available at www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/district-courts-rules-forms/
7.20 Consequences of failure to file and serve notice of defence

  • 7.20.1 If a respondent or an associated respondent fails to comply with rule 7.19.1 or 7.19.2 , the court may—

    • (a) strike out the defence; or

    • (b) allow the respondent or associated respondent to defend the application, or appear at the hearing, only on such terms as the court considers appropriate.

    7.20.2 Rule 7.20.1 does not limit any other power the court may exercise if a party fails to comply with these rules.

    Compare: SR 1992/109 r 461R(3), (4)