--(1) The Chief Justice may issue practice guides to assist parties in the conduct of litigation and for the avoidance of doubt the words "the conduct of litigation" refer to conduct before as well as after the commencement of claim.
--(2) Parties must have regard to any relevant practice guide.
--(3) The court may take into account the failure of any party to comply with any practice guide when deciding whether or not to make an order under Part 26 (Powers of the Court) or Part 66 (Costs - General).
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 274 of 2005.
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