The Supreme Court has re-issued practice notes in relation to procedure in the Common Law division for some of the court’s specialist lists. The additions and amendments to these Practice Notes mainly clarify or enhance aspects of case management by the court.
The Re-issued Practice Notes are as follows:
SC CL 7 – Professional Negligence List
SC CL 3 – Administrative & Industrial Law List
There are also corresponding and additional minor amendments to SC CL 1 General regarding case management in the Common Law Division generally.
All these amended practice notes commenced from 25 May 2020, except PN CL 7 which will commence 1 June 2020.
The By Lawyers Supreme Court Common Law – Acting for the plaintiff and Acting for the Defendant guides contain numerous relevant links to these and other practice notes. The commentaries and links in these guides have been updated accordingly.