Queensland Consolidated Regulations

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 558

558 Assessment of damages

(1) This rule does not apply to the Magistrates Court.

(2) If—

(a) an order is made or judgment given for the assessment of damages before the plaintiff complies with this part; and

(b) the defendant has an address for service;

the plaintiff must, at least 21 days before the date set for the assessment, serve on the defendant a statement of loss and damage complying in all respects with the requirements of this part.

(3) If the defendant asks for a copy of a document identified in the plaintiff’s statement, the plaintiff—

(a) must give the defendant a copy; and

(b) may charge a reasonable amount for giving the copy.

(4) If the defendant intends to appear on the assessment, the defendant must serve on the plaintiff 7 days before the date set for the assessment a statement of expert and economic evidence complying in all respects with the requirements of this part.

(5) This part, with any changes necessary, applies to an assessment of damages.