Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 417

    (1)     If damages are claimed in a pleading, the pleading must state—

        (a)     each kind of damages claimed; and

        (b)     for any damages that are not general damages—the amount of the damages claimed that is known to the party.

    (2)     Without limiting rule 407 (1) (d) (Pleadings—matters to be specifically pleaded), a party claiming general damages must include the following particulars in the party's pleading:

        (a)     the nature of the loss or damage suffered;

        (b)     the exact circumstances in which the loss or damage was suffered.

    (3)     If practicable, the party must also plead each kind of general damages and state the nature of the damages claimed for each kind.