Victorian Numbered Regulations

SUPREME COURT (CHAPTER I EMAIL SERVICE AMENDMENT) RULES 2017 (SR NO 32 OF 2017) - REG 8

For Rule 8.06(1) of the Principal Rules substitute —

    "(1)     A notice of appearance shall state—

        (a)     if the defendant appears by a solicitor—

              (i)     the address of the defendant;

              (ii)     the name or firm and the business address within Victoria of the solicitor;

              (iii)     if the solicitor is an agent of another, the name or firm and the business address of the principal; and

              (iv)     an email address for service of the defendant; and

        (b)     if the defendant appears in person—

              (i)     the address of the defendant;

              (ii)     if that address is out of Victoria, an address of the defendant within Victoria; and

              (iii)     an email address for service of the defendant.

    (1.1)     On the application of the defendant, the Prothonotary, at any time, may, for special reason, dispense with the requirement in subparagraph (1)(a)(iv) or the requirement in subparagraph (1)(b)(iii).".