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New procedure for allocation of hearing dates in the Common Law Division
From 2007 Supreme Court Common Law Division call-ups are abolished. Instead, hearing dates will be allocated by registrars, usually at the Registrar's Directions Hearing. This is a measure to reduce the cost of litigation.
Practitioners must attend court with suitable hearing dates. Generally, parties are expected to take a date within 6 months. The range of available hearing dates will be available on the Court's website.
Other initiatives being introduced in the Common Law Division in coming months include weekly telephone directions hearings available to all parties, and on-line courts.
Michael Sands
Acting CEO and Principal Registrar Supreme Court
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