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

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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.

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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 

Link to Exchange of Documents

Filing A High Court Affidavit

Filing A High Court Affidavit

An affidavit is written sworn testimony.

Link to filing a high court affidavit

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.

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Guidelines for Persons Representing Themselves In The High Court

Guidelines for Persons Representing Themselves In The High Court

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