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r 7.08

Form of originating application between parties

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Chapter 1General Rules
Part 7Commencement of proceedings
Division 2Originating application

7.08 Form of originating application between parties

(1) Subject to rules 7.15 and 7.16, an originating application by which an applicant commences proceedings against a respondent is to be in accordance with Form 7C and is to:

(a) state the full name of the applicant and an address for service of documents on the applicant; and

(b) if the applicant acts in a representative capacity – state the capacity in which the applicant acts; and

(c)

state the name and address of the respondent; and

(d)

if the applicant is represented by a law practice:

(i) state the name, the business address in Australia and the telephone, facsimile and reference numbers of the law practice; and

(ii) if the law practice is the agent of another law practice (the principal law practice) – state the name, business address, telephone, facsimile and reference numbers of the principal law practice; and

(e)

contain a brief statement of the order or relief applied for; and

(f) if the application arises by or under an Act – identify the specific provision relied on; and

(g)

set out sufficient particulars to support the application; and

(h)

be accompanied by a supporting affidavit if required.

(2) An originating application between parties may, in addition to stating a business address for a law practice, also state the postal address of the law practice.

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