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 any 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.