Australian Capital Territory Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL JURISDICTION) RULES 2004 (REPEALED) - REG 416

    (1)     This section applies where a respondent—

        (a)     files a response in accordance with section 411 (1) indicating that the proceedings are to be contested; or

        (b)     files a response in accordance with section 411 (1) admitting liability in respect of the application, but—

              (i)     any amount paid into the Small Claims Court is less than the whole amount sought by the applicant; and

              (ii)     the applicant does not file an admission of liability acceptance (form 3) within 21 days after being served with the response.

    (2)     If this section applies, the registrar shall—

        (a)     direct the holding of a conference between the parties; or

        (b)     if he or she is satisfied that in the circumstances the objectives referred to in section 420 would not be significantly advanced by holding a conference—direct the holding of an inquiry.

    (3)     If the registrar directs a conference to be held under subsection (2) (a), he or she shall cause a conference notice (form 4) to be served on the parties not later than 10 days before the day fixed for the conference.

    (4)     If the registrar directs an inquiry to be held under subsection (2) (b), he or she shall cause an inquiry notice (form 5) to be served on the parties not later than 10 days before the day fixed for the inquiry.