An application for extension of time to request taxation of costs under the Legal Practice Act 2003 (WA), even if commenced by letter rather than by writ or originating process, constitutes a 'cause' or 'matter' under s 4(1) of the Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA) and is therefore a 'case' capable of case management under O 4A of the Rules. Registrar's timetabling orders in such applications are 'procedural decisions' under O 60A r 4(5)(a), and the master's decision on appeal from such decisions is final under O 60A r 4(3), precluding further appeal to the Court of Appeal.
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