2.01
In forceEffect of non-compliance
Chapter 1General rules of procedure in civil proceedings
Part 2Pre-action conduct
2.01 Effect of non-compliance
(1) A failure to comply with this Chapter is an irregularity and does not render a proceeding or step taken, or a document, judgment or order, in the proceeding a nullity.
(2) Subject to rules 2.02 and
2.03, where there has been a failure to comply with this Chapter, the
Court may:
(a) set aside the proceeding, either wholly or in part;
(b) set aside a step taken in the proceeding or a document, judgment or order in the proceeding; or
(c) exercise its powers under this Chapter to allow amendments and to make orders dealing with the proceeding generally.
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