Find out what you need to do from starting a case to getting a hearing date in the High Court
Initiating Proceedings
Initiating Proceedings
Information on issuing proceedings, summons, judicial review & appeals
Defending a Case
Defending a Case
To formally notify the plaintiff (the person bringing the case) and the court that you intend to defend the case, you ‘enter an appearance’ after a summons is served on you.
Exchange Of Documents Before Case Is Ready For Trial
Exchange Of Documents Before Case Is Ready For Trial
A number of documents may be exchanged between the parties before a case can be given a date for hearing
Filing A High Court Affidavit
Filing A High Court Affidavit
An affidavit is written sworn testimony.
Getting a date for hearing: setting a case down for trial
Getting a date for hearing: setting a case down for trial
To get a date for hearing, cases commenced by plenary summons or adjourned for plenary hearing (other than probate and admiralty actions) must be set down for trial.
Guidelines for Persons Representing Themselves In The High Court
Guidelines for Persons Representing Themselves In The High Court
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