Victorian Numbered Regulations

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Regulation] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

SUPREME COURT (GENERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE) RULES 2015 (SR NO 103 OF 2015) - REG 27.02

Heading and title of document

    (1)     A document shall—

        (a)     be headed "In the Supreme Court of Victoria at", stating in which office of the Court the proceeding commenced; and

        (b)     show any identifying number assigned by the Court to the proceeding.

    (2)     Where a proceeding is commenced by originating motion and the claim of the plaintiff arises under any Act, the heading of a document shall also state "In the matter of", identifying the specific provision relied on.

    (3)     Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6), the heading of a document shall include the title to the proceeding and the title to the proceeding shall name all the parties.

    (4)     Except where otherwise provided by these Rules, a document in a proceeding in which there is no defendant shall be entitled "The application of", naming the plaintiff.

    (5)     Where there are more than two plaintiffs, the heading of a document shall state the full name of the first plaintiff followed by the words "and others" and similarly with respect to defendants and other parties.

    (6)     In the case of a document which is originating process or a judgment or an order authenticated in accordance with Order 60 or process of execution, if the heading of the document is in accordance with paragraph (5)—

        (a)     immediately after the words "and others" in the title to the document there shall follow the words "according to the schedule"; and

        (b)     a schedule stating the full names of all the parties to the proceeding, and dated, shall be part of the document.



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback