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UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 2005 - REG 7.33

Objectives

7.33 Objectives

(cf SCR Part 66A, rule 1; DCR Part 28C, rule 1)

(1) In the interpretation of this Division, preference must be given to a construction that will promote, and be consistent with, the purpose in subrule (2) and the statements in subrules (3) and (4).
(2) The purpose of this Division is to facilitate, where it is in the interests of the administration of justice, the provision of legal assistance to litigants who are otherwise unable to obtain assistance.
(3) The provision of legal assistance under this Division is not intended to be a substitute for legal aid.
(4) A referral under this Division is not an indication that the court has formed an opinion on the merits of a litigant's case.
(5) Nothing in this Division requires the court to make a referral, or to consider a litigant's case for referral, under this Division.



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