District Courts Rules 2009

1.32 Information at foot of cover sheet
  • 1.32.1 The following information must appear at the foot of the cover sheet of a document for filing:

    • (a) the name of the solicitor or firm of solicitors (if any) presenting it for filing and the name of any agent by whom the document is filed; and

    • (b) if the document is presented for filing by or on behalf of a solicitor or firm of solicitors,—

      • (i) the name and telephone number of the principal or employee dealing with the proceeding; and

      • (ii) the address of any post office box or document exchange box number used by the solicitor or firm; and

      • (iii) any fax number used by the solicitor or firm; and

      • (iv) any email address used by the solicitor or firm.

    1.32.2 The fact that the name of a solicitor or firm of solicitors is subscribed on a document is prima facie evidence that the document was filed by that solicitor or firm of solicitors.

    1.32.3 A related requirement to include a memorandum at the end of the first document filed by a party is in HCR 5.44 (as applied by rule 3.37.9).

    Compare: SR 1992/109 r 35