FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 34.106 Withdrawal of a party

FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 34.106

                If a party to a main application, other than the applicant, wants to cease to be a party, the party must:

                (a)    at any time before the first hearing of the proceeding -- give written notice to the Court, in accordance with Form 106; or

               (b)    in any other case -- apply to the Court for leave to withdraw from the proceeding.

Note     A party who gives notice to the Court under paragraph 34.106 (a) ceases to be a party to the proceeding -- see section 84 (6) of the Native Title Act. For an application to replace an applicant, see section 66B of the Native Title Act.