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Prepare a civil case for trial

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This page is for matters that the Rules of Court 2014 apply to. For content relating to matters that the Rules of Court 2021 apply, click here.

If you are uncertain as to which version of the Rules of Court applies to your matter, click here.

File a summons for directions

Find out the steps to take for filing a summons for directions, and the orders and directions the court may make after it is filed.

Attend a civil case conference

The court monitors the progress of civil cases at pre-trial conferences and gives necessary directions to parties on how to prepare for a civil trial.

File an interlocutory application

In the pre-trial stages, each party may file interlocutory applications to the court in order to further the preparation of their case.

Discovery and inspection of documents

After the close of pleadings, a party has to disclose relevant documents relating to the claim for the other party in a civil case to inspect.

Concurrent expert evidence procedure

The concurrent expert evidence procedure is a technique for admitting expert evidence where such evidence is required in civil cases.

Set down for trial

After all pre-trial matters have been dealt with and the parties are ready for trial, parties should set down the case for trial.
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Last updated on 01 April 20222022/04/01.