PART 1OVERRIDING OBJECTIVE
The overriding objective1
1
These Rules are a new procedural code with the overriding objective of enabling the court to deal with cases justly, having regard to the welfare issues involved.
2
Dealing with a case justly includes, so far as is practicable—
a
ensuring that it is dealt with expeditiously and fairly;
b
dealing with the case in ways which are proportionate to the nature, importance and complexity of the issues;
c
ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing;
d
saving expense; and
e
allotting to it an appropriate share of the court’s resources, while taking into account the need to allot resources to other cases.