5AMain purpose of civil procedure provisions

5A Main purpose of civil procedure provisions (1) The main purpose of the civil procedure provisions is to facilitate the just resolution of disputes— (a) according to law; and (b) as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the main purpose includes the following objectives: (a) the just resolution of the real issues in civil proceedings; (b) the efficient use of the judicial and administrative resources available for the purposes of the court; (c) the efficient disposal of a court’s overall caseload; (d) the timely disposal of civil proceedings; (e) the resolution of disputes at a cost that is proportionate to the importance and complexity of the matters in dispute. (3) The civil procedure provisions must be interpreted and applied, and any power or duty imposed by them (including the power to make rules) must be exercised or carried out, in the way that best promotes the main purpose. (4) The parties to a civil proceeding must help the court to achieve the objectives.

civil procedure provisions means— (a) the rules made under section 7, in their application to civil proceedings; and (b) any provision of this Act in relation to the practice and procedure of a court in civil proceedings. court includes a tribunal that is a prescribed tribunal under section 6.

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