{"id":"tas:sr-2013-069","name":"Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Amendment Rules 2013","slug":"magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"69 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":187806,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2013-069-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These rules of court may be cited as the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Amendment Rules 2013](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2013-069) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These rules of court take effect on the day on which their making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Principal Rules","content":"### 3 Principal Rules\n\n> In these rules of court, the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) are referred to as the Principal Rules.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 4.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 5.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 6.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 8.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 9.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"10.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 10.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"11.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 11.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"12.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 12.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"13.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 13.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"14.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 14.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"15.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 15.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"16.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 16.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"17.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 17.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"18.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 18.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"19.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 19.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"20.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 20.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"21.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 21.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"22.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 22.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"23.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 23.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"24.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 24.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"25.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 25.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"26.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 26.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"27.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 27.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"28.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 28.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"29.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 29.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"30.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 30.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"31.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 31.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"32.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 32.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"33.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 33.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"34.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 34.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"35.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 35.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"36.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 36.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"37.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 37.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"38.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 38.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"39.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 39.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"40.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 40.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"41.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 41.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"42.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 42.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"43.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 43.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"44.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 44.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"45.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 45.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"46.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 46.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"47.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 47.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"48.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 48.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"49.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 49.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"50.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 50.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"51.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 51.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"52.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 52.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"53.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 53.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"54.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 54.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"55.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 55.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"56.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 56.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"57.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 57.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"58.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 58.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"59.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 59.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"60.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 60.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"61.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 61.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"62.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 62.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"63.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 63.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"64.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 64.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"65.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 65.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"66.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 66.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"67.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 67.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"68.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 68.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"69.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 69.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"70.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 70.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"71.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 71.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"72.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 72.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"73.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 73.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"74.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 74.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"75.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 75.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"76.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 76.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"77.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 77.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"78.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 78.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"79.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 79.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"80.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 80.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"81.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 81.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"82.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 82.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"83.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 83.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"84.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 84.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"85.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 85.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-1998-025) .\n\nThese rules of court were made by the Magistrates Rule Committee at a meeting held on 23 August 2013.\n\nM. DALY\n\nChief Magistrate\n\nSIMON COOPER\n\nMember\n\nOLIVIA MCTAGGART\n\nMember\n\nMARK RAPLEY\n\nMember\n\nCATHERINE RHEINBERGER\n\nMember\n\nCHRIS WEBSTER\n\nMember\n\nSAM MOLLARD\n\nMember\n\nTIM HILL\n\nMember\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 4 September 2013\n\nThese rules are administered in the Department of Justice.","sortOrder":84}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard amendment instrument with a clear, limited purpose: to update the 1998 Principal Rules. The scope remains tightly focused on civil procedure in the Magistrates Court, which is exactly what the title and structure suggest."},"complexity_factors":["Document contains no substantive legal text — only references to where amendments have been incorporated","Structure is highly repetitive: 85 rules all stating the same thing (that amendments have been incorporated elsewhere)","Zero defined terms within the operative provisions","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-referencing complexity within this instrument itself","Simple amendment mechanism (rules 4–85 are identical in function, differing only in whether they refer to single or multiple amendments)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a set of amendments to the rules that govern how civil cases (disputes between people or organisations over money, property, or other non-criminal matters) are handled in Tasmania's Magistrates Court.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Updates the **Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998** (the main set of procedures for civil cases)\n- Contains 85 separate amendments covering various procedural changes\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People bringing or defending civil claims in the Tasmanian Magistrates Court\n- Lawyers practising in civil litigation\n- The court itself and its staff\n\n**Why it matters:**\nCourt rules determine practical matters like: how to file documents, time limits for responding to claims, what evidence can be used, and how hearings are conducted. These amendments likely streamline processes, fix problems with the old rules, or reflect changes in how courts operate.\n\n**Important note:** The actual content of the amendments has been \"incorporated into the authorised version\" of the main 1998 Rules. This means this document is essentially a **historical record** showing that changes were made, but to see what actually changed, you need to look at the updated 1998 Rules themselves."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available text, there is no evidence of scope change from the original intent. This appears to be a routine procedural amendment to existing Magistrates Court civil rules, consistent with its title and nature as a subordinate instrument. However, the absence of the actual amendment text means a definitive scope assessment cannot be made."},"complexity_factors":["Procedural/administrative nature keeps complexity low","Amends existing rules rather than creating a new legislative framework","Limited text available — actual amendment content is not visible, preventing deeper analysis","Tasmanian subordinate legislation (a statutory rule), which sits beneath the primary Act and requires cross-referencing to understand full effect","No substantive policy complexity apparent from available content"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument makes procedural changes to the Magistrates Court (Civil Division) rules in Tasmania, altering how civil cases are managed in the court that handles everyday disputes. It affects litigants, lawyers, and businesses by changing the practical steps, timetables and administrative requirements for bringing or defending civil claims.\n\nThe exact amendments are not visible in the provided text, so the specific rule changes cannot be confirmed from the material shown."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument amends the procedural rules governing the Magistrates Court (Civil Division) and incorporates those amendments into the authorised version of the 1998 Rules. The text identifies procedural changes only and does not indicate any expansion of court jurisdiction or creation of new categories of persons affected; detailed effects must be read in the consolidated Principal Rules."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of discrete amendment entries (many rules listed up to rule 85), increasing administrative tracking","Instrument does not set out the text of amendments, requiring consultation of the authorised consolidated Rules to see substantive changes","Amendments are incorporated into the authorised version rather than reproduced here, so interpretation depends on consolidated instrument cross‑references","Commencement is tied to Gazette notification, creating a timing dependency for when changes take legal effect","Procedural nature (court rules) typically entails interdependence with existing procedural provisions, adding interpretive linkage","Administrative provenance (Magistrates Rule Committee) shifts questions of discretion and implementation to court administration"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument updates the Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998 by making a series of discrete amendments that have been incorporated into the authorised, consolidated version of those Rules. The amendments take effect when their making is notified in the Gazette.\n\nWho is affected: people who use Magistrates Court civil procedure — litigants, lawyers and court staff — because the changes modify procedural rules; the rules are administered by the Department of Justice and were made by the Magistrates Rule Committee."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013","history":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013/history","analysis":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/magistrates-court-civil-division-amendment-rules-2013/documents"}}