Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016

Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Authorised Version i Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Rule Page 1 Object 1 2 Authorising provisions 1 3 Commencement 1 4 Principal Rules 1 5 Definition 2 6 Effect of noncompliance 2 7 Application to set aside for irregularity 2 8 Urgent cases 2 9 Duration 2 10 Personal service on particular parties 3 11 How ordinary service effected 3 12 Acceptance of service by Australian lawyer 3 13 Substituted service 3 14 Application for leave 4 15 Joinder of claims 4 16 Addition, removal, substitution of party 4 17 Defendant dead at commencement of proceeding 4 18 Change of party on death, bankruptcy 5 19 Failure to proceed after death of party 5 20 Amendment of proceedings after change of party 6 21 Procedure after counterclaim against another person 6 22 Default by third party 6 23 Claim against another party 6 24 Definitions for Order 12 7 25 Admission of claim 7 26 Interpleader summons 7 27 Neutrality of applicant 7 28 Order in several proceedings 7 29 Heading to Order 15 amended 8 30 Definitions for Order 15 8 31 Litigation guardian of person under disability 8 32 Appointment of litigation guardian 8 33 Discovery 8 34 Rule 17.06 substituted 9 35 Heading to Order 26 9 36 Heading to Part 2 of Order 26 9 -- 1 of 25 -- Rule Page ii Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 37 Party under disability 9 38 Form of document 9 39 Seal of Court 10 40 Scope of discovery 10 41 Co-defendants and third party 10 42 Inspection of documents referred to in pleadings and affidavits 10 43 Source for answers to interrogatories 10 44 Who to answer interrogatories 11 45 Party an applicant 11 46 Inspection of documents 11 47 Costs 11 48 Voluntary admission of facts 11 49 General power of amendment 12 50 Inspection from prospective defendant 12 51 Procedure 12 52 Examination on affidavit 13 53 Deposition as evidence 13 54 Heading to Order 41A substituted 13 55 Payment of costs 13 56 Application of Order 42A 13 57 Objection by party to inspection by other party 13 58 Removal of document 13 59 Return of document 13 60 Form of affidavit 14 61 Affidavit by illiterate, blind or incapacitated person 15 62 Annexures and exhibits 15 63 Application of Order 44 15 64 Report of expert 15 65 No evidence unless disclosed in report 16 66 Time for compliance 16 67 Authentication of warrants 16 68 Adjournment 16 69 When security for costs may be ordered 16 70 Time for costs order and payment 16 71 Bases of taxation 17 72 Standard basis 17 73 Indemnity basis 17 74 Heading to Rule 63.68 amended 17 75 Gross sum for costs 17 76 Order in aid of enforcement 17 77 Definitions in Order 68 17 78 Notional possession of goods 18 79 Examination of judgment debtor 18 80 Minor amendments to Forms 4B, 5A, 7A, 7AA, 7AB, 7AC, 8A, 10A, 11A, 11B and 12A 18 81 Notice of claim to goods taken in execution 18 82 Minor amendments to Forms 12C, 19A, 21A, 21B and 22A 18 -- 2 of 25 -- Rule Page iii Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 83 Minor amendments to Forms 29A, 29C, 29D, 30A, 35A and 35B 19 84 Minor amendments to Forms 46A, 46B, 61D to 61I 19 85 Minor amendments to Forms 61J, 61K, 61L, 61M, 67A and 67D 20 86 Minor amendments to Forms 68A, 68B, 69A, 71A to 72E 20 87 Minor amendments to Forms 82A and 82B 21 ═══════════════ Endnotes 22 -- 3 of 25 -- Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Authorised Version 1 STATUTORY RULES 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 The Chief Magistrate together with 2 Deputy Chief Magistrates jointly make the following Rules: 1 Object The object of these Rules is to amend the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure Rules 2010— (a) to ensure that, as far as possible, the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure Rules 2010 are consistent with the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015; and (b) to make other miscellaneous amendments. 2 Authorising provisions These Rules are made under section 16 of the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 and all other enabling powers. 3 Commencement These Rules come into operation on 11 April 2016. 4 Principal Rules In these Rules, the Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure Rules 20101 are called the Principal Rules. -- 4 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 2 5 Definition Insert the following definition in Rule 1.13 of the Principal Rules— "sheriff includes— (a) the sheriff employed under section 6 of the Sheriff Act 2009; and (b) any person to whom a warrant referred to in these Rules is directed;". 6 Effect of noncompliance (1) In Rule 2.01(1) of the Principal Rules, for "or a" substitute "or any". (2) In Rule 2.01(1) of the Principal Rules, for "therein" substitute "in the proceeding". 7 Application to set aside for irregularity In Rule 2.03 of the Principal Rules, for "therein" substitute "in any proceeding". 8 Urgent cases In Rule 4.08 of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "the Court may,"; (b) after "directs," insert "the Court may". 9 Duration In Rule 5.12(4) of the Principal Rules, for "must adjourn the further hearing and direct the plaintiff to give notice to the defendant by summons or otherwise." substitute— "must— (a) adjourn the further hearing; and (b) direct the plaintiff to give notice to the defendant by summons or otherwise.". -- 5 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 3 10 Personal service on particular parties For Rule 6.04(d) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(d) the Crown in right of the Commonwealth or the Commonwealth, on the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth or on a person appointed by the Attorney-General to receive service in accordance with section 63 of the Judiciary Act 1903 of the Commonwealth;". 11 How ordinary service effected In Rule 6.07(2)(a) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the individual's". 12 Acceptance of service by Australian lawyer In Rule 6.09(2) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit ", unless the Australian lawyer is shown not to have had authority to accept service,"; (b) after "made the note" insert ", unless the Australian lawyer is shown not to have had authority to accept service". 13 Substituted service For Rule 6.10(3) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(3) The Court may make an order under paragraph (1) even though the person to be served— (a) is out of Victoria; or (b) was out of Victoria when the proceeding commenced.". -- 6 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 4 14 Application for leave For Rule 7.08(4) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(4) If any document is served out of Australia by order of the Court made under Rule 7.06 or 7.07(3), the following must be served with the document— (a) a copy of the order, a copy of any affidavit made in support of the application for the order; (b) unless the Court otherwise orders, a copy of any exhibit referred to in the affidavit.". 15 Joinder of claims For Rule 9.01 of the Principal Rules substitute— "9.01 Joinder of claims A plaintiff may join any number of claims against a defendant— (a) whether the plaintiff makes the claims in the same or in different capacities; and (b) whether the claims are made against the defendant in the same or in different capacities.". 16 Addition, removal, substitution of party In Rule 9.06(b) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit ", namely"; (b) for "upon; or" substitute "upon;". 17 Defendant dead at commencement of proceeding In Rule 9.08(4) of the Principal Rules, after "A proceeding" insert "commenced". -- 7 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 5 18 Change of party on death, bankruptcy For Rule 9.09(2) and (3) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(2) If at any stage of a proceeding the interest or liability of any party is assigned or transmitted to or devolves upon some other person, the Court may order— (a) that the other person be added as a party to the proceeding or be made a party in substitution for the original party; and (b) that the proceeding be carried on as so constituted. (3) Unless the Court otherwise directs, the person on whose application an order is made under paragraph (2)— (a) must serve the order on every party to the proceeding and on every person who ceases to be a party or becomes a party as plaintiff by virtue of the order; and (b) in the case of a person who becomes a defendant, must serve that person personally with the order and with the complaint.". 19 Failure to proceed after death of party In Rule 9.10(2) of the Principal Rules— (a) for "(i)" substitute "(a)"; (b) for "(ii)" substitute "(b)". -- 8 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 6 20 Amendment of proceedings after change of party For Rule 9.11(1) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(1) If an order is made under Rule 9.06 or 9.08— (a) the complaint filed in the Court must, subject to Rule 27.02(5), be amended accordingly within the time specified in the order, and otherwise within 10 days after the making of the order; and (b) a reference to the order, the date of the order and the date on which the amendment is made must be indorsed upon the complaint or the other originating process.". 21 Procedure after counterclaim against another person In Rule 10.04(1) of the Principal Rules, for "showing who is plaintiff to the counterclaim and who are defendants to the counterclaim." substitute— "showing— (a) who is plaintiff to the counterclaim; and (b) who are defendants to the counterclaim.". 22 Default by third party In Rule 11.11(2) of the Principal Rules, after "such order" insert "as". 23 Claim against another party In Rule 11.15(3) of the Principal Rules— (a) after "this Order" insert "applies"; (b) for "applies as if" substitute "as if". -- 9 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 7 24 Definitions for Order 12 In Rule 12.01 of the Principal Rules— (a) in the definition of property in dispute, for "proceedings" substitute "a proceeding"; (b) the definition of sheriff is revoked. 25 Admission of claim In Rule 12.06 of the Principal Rules— (a) in paragraph (a), for "given;" substitute "given; and"; (b) in paragraph (b), for "claimed;" substitute "claimed; and"; (c) in paragraph (c)— (i) omit "the Court,"; (ii) after "the sheriff," insert "the Court". 26 Interpleader summons In Rule 12.07(1) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "the Court may"; (b) after "withdrawn," insert "the Court may". 27 Neutrality of applicant (1) In Rule 12.10(2)(a) of the Principal Rules, for "mentioned" substitute "referred to". (2) In Rule 12.10(3) of the Principal Rules, for "must affect" substitute "affects". 28 Order in several proceedings For Rule 12.11(2) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(2) An order made under paragraph (1)— (a) must be entitled in all the proceedings in which it is made; and -- 10 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 8 (b) must be binding on all the parties to them.". 29 Heading to Order 15 amended In the heading to Order 15 of the Principal Rules, for "PERSON" substitute "PERSONS". 30 Definitions for Order 15 In Rule 15.01 of the Principal Rules, in the definition of handicapped person, for "his or her" substitute "that person's". 31 Litigation guardian of person under disability In Rule 15.02(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the person's". 32 Appointment of litigation guardian (1) For Rule 15.03(1) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(1) A person may be a litigation guardian of a person under disability if the first-mentioned person— (a) is not a person under disability; and (b) has no interest in the proceeding adverse to that of the person under disability.". (2) In Rule 15.03(6)(b)(ii) of the Principal Rules omit "said". 33 Discovery In Rule 15.07(2) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the person's". -- 11 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 9 34 Rule 17.06 substituted For Rule 17.06 of the Principal Rules substitute— "17.06 Notice of defence under objection of person sued as partner A person served with a complaint as a partner may file a notice of defence stating— (a) that the person does so as a person served as a partner; and (b) that the person denies that the person was a partner at any material time or is liable as such.". 35 Heading to Order 26 In the heading to Order 26 of the Principal Rules, for "OFFER" substitute "OFFERS". 36 Heading to Part 2 of Order 26 In the heading to Part 2 of Order 26 of the Principal Rules, for "OFFER" substitute "OFFERS". 37 Party under disability In Rule 26.06 of the Principal Rules, for "him or her" substitute "the person". 38 Form of document (1) For Rule 27.03(5) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(5) Subject to Rule 27.02(4) and (5), the heading of the document— (a) must be indorsed on the first sheet of the document; and (b) must be followed immediately by a short description of the document.". -- 12 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 10 (2) In Rule 27.03(12) of the Principal Rules, for "and telephone number" substitute ", telephone number and email address". 39 Seal of Court In Rule 28.04(1) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "that person's". 40 Scope of discovery In Rule 29.01.1(4)(b) of the Principal Rules, for "his, her or its" substitute "the party's". 41 Co-defendants and third party In Rule 29.06(2) of the Principal Rules, for "shall apply" substitute "applies". 42 Inspection of documents referred to in pleadings and affidavits In Rule 29.10(2) of the Principal Rules— (a) for "other party may" substitute "other party"; (b) after "that party," insert "may". 43 Source for answers to interrogatories For Rule 30.05(1)(b) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(b) a party who has no knowledge of the fact or matter inquired after must be taken not to have a belief as to the fact or matter— (i) where the party has no information relating to the fact or matter on which to form a belief; or (ii) where, if the party has such information, for reasonable cause the party has no belief that the information is true;". -- 13 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 11 44 Who to answer interrogatories In Rule 30.08(1)(a)(ii) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "that person's". 45 Party an applicant For Rule 32.06 of the Principal Rules substitute— "32.06 Party an applicant Rule 32.05 applies, with any necessary modification, if— (a) the applicant is a party to a proceeding; and (b) there is reasonable cause to believe that the applicant has or may have the right to obtain against a person who is not a party relief which the applicant could properly have claimed in the proceeding had the person been a party.". 46 Inspection of documents In Rule 32.09 of the Principal Rules, for "mentioned" substitute "referred to". 47 Costs In Rule 32.11(1)(c) of the Principal Rules omit "of". 48 Voluntary admission of facts (1) In Rule 35.02(1) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "may"; (b) after "another party," insert "may". (2) In Rule 35.02(2) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "may"; (b) after "Court," insert "may". -- 14 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 12 49 General power of amendment (1) For Rule 36.01(2) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(2) In this Part document includes— (a) a complaint; and (b) an application; and (c) a pleading.". (2) In Rule 36.01(6) of the Principal Rules— (a) for "The Court may, notwithstanding" substitute "Notwithstanding"; (b) after "commenced," insert "the Court may". 50 Inspection from prospective defendant For Rule 37.02(5) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(5) On an application under this Rule, the Court may make an order for the costs and expenses of— (a) the applicant; and (b) the person against whom the order is sought.". 51 Procedure For Rule 37.03(1) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(1) An application for an order under Rule 37.01 must be made by application— (a) served on all parties to the proceeding; and (b) served personally on each person who would be affected by the order if made.". -- 15 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 13 52 Examination on affidavit In Rule 40.04 of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "may" (where first occurring); (b) in paragraph (a), before "order" insert "may". 53 Deposition as evidence In Rule 40.07(1)(a)(ii) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the deponent's". 54 Heading to Order 41A substituted For the heading to Order 41A of the Principal Rules substitute— "APPLICATION TO USE AUDIO VISUAL LINK OR AUDIO LINK". 55 Payment of costs In Rule 41A.06 of the Principal Rules— (a) after "amount" insert "(if any)"; (b) after "regulations" insert "(if any)". 56 Application of Order 42A In Rule 42A.01 of the Principal Rules, for "Rule" substitute "Order". 57 Objection by party to inspection by other party In Rule 42A.08(2) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the plaintiff's". 58 Removal of document In 42A.11(3) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the registrar's". 59 Return of document (1) In Rule 42A.12(1)(a) and (2) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the registrar's". -- 16 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 14 (2) In Rule 42A.12(3)(b) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the plaintiff's". 60 Form of affidavit (1) For Rule 43.01(2) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(2) Unless the Court otherwise orders, an affidavit must state— (a) the place of residence of the deponent and the deponent's occupation or, if the deponent has none, the deponent's description; and (b) that the deponent is a party to the proceeding or employed by a party, if such be the case.". (2) For Rule 43.01(3) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if a deponent makes an affidavit in a professional or other occupational capacity, the affidavit may, instead of stating the deponent's place of residence, state— (a) the address of the deponent's place of business; and (b) the position the deponent holds; and (c) the name of the deponent's firm or employer, if any.". (3) In Rule 43.01(7) of the Principal Rules— (a) for "his or her" (where twice occurring) substitute "the person's"; (b) for "he or she" substitute "the person". -- 17 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 15 61 Affidavit by illiterate, blind or incapacitated person In Rule 43.02(1) of the Principal Rules— (a) for "he or she" substitute "the person"; (b) in paragraph (c), for "his or her" substitute "the deponent's". 62 Annexures and exhibits For Rule 43.06(2) and (3) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(2) An exhibit to an affidavit must be identified by a separate certificate annexed to it— (a) bearing the same heading as the affidavit; and (b) signed by the person before whom the affidavit is sworn. (3) The certificate must— (a) be in Form 43A; and (b) contain in the bottom right-hand corner of the page in bold type and in a font size not less than 20 points the distinguishing mark of the exhibit and a brief and specific description of the exhibit.". 63 Application of Order 44 In the heading to Rule 44.02 of the Principal Rules, after "Application" insert "of Order". 64 Report of expert (1) For Rule 44.03(2)(e) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(e) in respect of the opinion— (i) the reasons for it; -- 18 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 16 (ii) any literature or other materials utilised in support of it; (iii) a summary of it;". (2) In Rule 44.03(3) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the expert's". 65 No evidence unless disclosed in report In Rule 44.05 of the Principal Rules, for "Save" substitute "Except". 66 Time for compliance In Rule 59.03(5) of the Principal Rules— (a) omit "may"; (b) after "order," insert "may". 67 Authentication of warrants In Rule 60.07(a) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the person's". 68 Adjournment In Rule 61.13 of the Principal Rules, for "he or she" substitute "the proper officer". 69 When security for costs may be ordered In Rule 62.02(1)(e) of the Principal Rules, for "his, her or its" substitute "the plaintiff's". 70 Time for costs order and payment For Rule 63.03(1) of the Principal Rules substitute— "(1) The Court may in any proceeding exercise its power and discretion as to costs— (a) at any stage of the proceeding; or (b) after the conclusion of the proceeding.". -- 19 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 17 71 Bases of taxation In Rule 63.28 of the Principal Rules— (a) in paragraph (a), for "a" substitute "the"; (b) in paragraph (b), for "an" substitute "the". 72 Standard basis In Rule 63.30 of the Principal Rules, for "a" (where secondly occurring) substitute "the". 73 Indemnity basis In Rule 63.30.1(1) of the Principal Rules, for "an" (where firstly occurring) substitute "the". 74 Heading to Rule 63.68 amended In the heading to Rule 63.68 of the Principal Rules omit "and interpretation". 75 Gross sum for costs In Rule 63.71(1) of the Principal Rules, for "is excessive, only costs that were reasonable and proper must be allowed, and a registrar may assess those costs at a gross sum." substitute— "is excessive— (a) only costs that were reasonable and proper must be allowed; and (b) a registrar may assess those costs at a gross sum.". 76 Order in aid of enforcement In Rule 66.15(2) of the Principal Rules, for "Sheriff" substitute "sheriff". 77 Definitions in Order 68 (1) For the heading to Rule 68.01 of the Principal Rules substitute— "Definition". -- 20 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 18 (2) In Rule 68.01 of the Principal Rules, the definition of Sheriff is repealed. 78 Notional possession of goods In Rule 69.07 of the Principal Rules, for "Sheriff" (where three times occurring) substitute "sheriff". 79 Examination of judgment debtor In Rule 72.04(6) of the Principal Rules, for "his or her" substitute "the judgment debtor's". 80 Minor amendments to Forms 4B, 5A, 7A, 7AA, 7AB, 7AC, 8A, 10A, 11A, 11B and 12A (1) In Form 4B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". (2) In Forms 5A and 7A of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". (3) In Forms 7AA, 7AB, 7AC and 8A of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". (4) In Forms 10A, 10B and 11A of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". (5) In Forms 11B and 12A of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". 81 Notice of claim to goods taken in execution (1) In Form 12B of the Principal Rules, for "Sheriff" (wherever occurring) substitute "sheriff". (2) In Form 12B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". 82 Minor amendments to Forms 12C, 19A, 21A, 21B and 22A (1) In Form 12C of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". -- 21 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 19 (2) In Forms 19A, 21A and 21B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". (3) In Form 22A of the Principal Rules— (a) for "e.g. 20 June 20" substitute "insert date"; (b) for "e.g. 15 June 20" substitute "insert date". 83 Minor amendments to Forms 29A, 29C, 29D, 30A, 35A and 35B (1) In Forms 29A and 29C of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 15 June 20" substitute "insert date". (2) In Form 29D of the Principal Regulations, for "e.g. 20 June 20" (where twice occurring) substitute "insert date". (3) In Form 30A of the Principal Regulations— (a) for "e.g. 20 June 20 ]" (where first occurring) substitute "[insert date]"; (b) for "e.g. 20 June 20" (where secondly occurring) substitute "insert date". (4) In Form 35A of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 15 June 20" substitute "insert date". (5) In Form 35B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 15 June, 20" substitute "insert date". 84 Minor amendments to Forms 46A, 46B, 61D to 61I (1) In Form 46A of the Principal Regulations— (a) for "e.g. 20 June 20" substitute "insert date"; (b) for "e.g. 15 June 20" substitute "insert date". -- 22 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 20 (2) In Form 46B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". (3) In Form 61D of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". (4) In Form 61E of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" (where twice occurring) substitute "insert date". (5) In Forms 61F, 61G, 61H and 61I of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". 85 Minor amendments to Forms 61J, 61K, 61L, 61M, 67A and 67D (1) In Forms 61J, 61K, 61L and 61M of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". (2) In Forms 67A and 67D of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". 86 Minor amendments to Forms 68A, 68B, 69A, 71A to 72E (1) In Forms 68A and 68B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" (where twice occurring) substitute "insert date". (2) In Forms 69A, 71A and 71B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". (3) In Forms 72A and 72B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" substitute "insert date". (4) In Forms 72C, 72D and 72E of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September, 20" substitute "insert date". -- 23 of 25 -- Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 21 87 Minor amendments to Forms 82A and 82B In Forms 82A and 82B of the Principal Rules, for "e.g. 5 September 20" (where twice occurring) substitute "insert date". Dated: 22 March 2016 PETER LAURITSEN, Chief Magistrate LANCE MARTIN, Deputy Chief Magistrate BARRY BERNARD BRAUN, Deputy Chief Magistrate ═══════════════ -- 24 of 25 -- Endnotes Magistrates' Court General Civil Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2016 S.R. No. 17/2016 Authorised by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel 22 Endnotes 1 Rule 4: S.R. No. 140/2010. Reprint No. 2 as at 1 February 2015. Reprinted to S.R. No. 3/2015. Subsequently amended by S.R. Nos 163/2015 and 164/2015. -- 25 of 25 --