Local Court (Civil Jurisdiction) Rules 1998

In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:

claim includes a counterclaim and a claim made under

Part 13.

contribution claim means a claim by a defendant to recover contribution or indemnity against a person (whether a defendant or not) in respect of a claim for a debt or damages made by a plaintiff.

defendant includes a defendant to a counterclaim and a party against whom a claim is made under Part 13.

party means the plaintiff or defendant.

plaintiff includes a defendant who serves a counterclaim and a party who makes a claim under Part 13.

Division 2 Offer of compromise