Civil: Timely Resolution (Recent Changes)

Question 1

Use of witness statements and outlines of evidence to reduce delays in the Supreme Court

Answer 1

Reduced the time for witnesses to give their evidence

Question 2

Limiting discovery

Answer 2

Limiting discovery to only the relevant documents avoids sifting through irrelevant documents

Question 3

Introduction of e-discovery

Answer 3

Documents are exchanged and lodged electronically

Question 4

Judicial resolution conference

Answer 4

Matters over $10,000 can be referred to such conferences