Victorian Numbered Regulations

SUPREME COURT (CHAPTER I AMENDMENT NO. 28) RULES 2004 (SR NO 145 OF 2004) - REG 8

For Forms 48A and 48B of the Principal Rules substitute—

"FORM 48A

RULE 48.03

NOTICE OF TRIAL

[ heading as in originating process ]

To the [ identify parties ]

TAKE NOTICE that this proceeding is ready for trial in that to the best of the knowledge, information and belief of the *plaintiff/*defendant—

    (1)     the trial is to proceed without pleadings OR pleadings are closed and it is not proposed to apply before trial for any amendment;

    (2)     particulars are not being sought OR all particulars of the defence/statement of claim that have been sought have been served (* save as to damages, in so far as these are to be updated closer to trial ) and it is not proposed to seek further particulars;

    (3)     it is not proposed to interrogate OR interrogatories have been served and answers obtained and it is not proposed to seek to serve further interrogatories or to seek further answers;

    (4)     it is not proposed to serve a notice for discovery OR discovery has been obtained and inspection had and it is not proposed to seek further discovery or further inspection of documents.

As for the trial itself—

    (5)     this proceeding is defended by [ insert names of parties defending ] OR this proceeding is undefended;

    (6)     the *plaintiff/*defendant is ready to proceed to trial upon not less that 14 days' notice;

    (7)     the trial is to be conducted at [ insert place of trial ];

    (8)     the trial can reasonably be expected to take [ insert number ] days and no longer.

Dated [ insert ]

* delete if inapplicable

[ Signed ]

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FORM 48B

RULE 48.03

NOTICE OF TRIAL

[ heading as in originating process ]

To the [ identify parties ]

TAKE NOTICE that this proceeding is fixed for trial on
the day of 20 .

Dated [ insert ]

[ Signed ]

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