Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 405

    (1)     Each pleading must be in writing.

    (2)     If a pleading alleges or otherwise deals with several matters—

        (a)     the pleading must be divided into paragraphs; and

        (b)     each matter must, as far as convenient, be put in a separate paragraph; and

        (c)     the paragraphs must be numbered consecutively.

    (3)     If a plaintiff seeks relief in relation to 2 or more distinct claims based on different grounds, they must be stated, as far as possible, separately.

    (4)     If a defendant relies on 2 or more distinct grounds of defence, set-off or counterclaim based on different facts, they must be stated, as far as possible, separately.

    (5)     If a pleading is settled by counsel, it must state—

        (a)     that it was settled by counsel; and

        (b)     counsel's name.

Note     Div 6.3.1 (General provisions about documents for filing) contains provisions about formal requirements for documents (including pleadings) to be filed, see esp r 6103 (1) (Documents—layout etc) and r 6106 ((Documents—signing).