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CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2003 - SECT 29 Definitions for pt 2

CIVIL LIABILITY ACT 2003 - SECT 29

Definitions for pt 2

29 Definitions for pt 2

In this part—


"apportionable claim" see section 28 (1) .


"consumer" means an individual whose claim is based on rights relating to goods or services, or both, in circumstances where the particular goods or services—

(a) are being acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption; or
(b) relate to advice given by a professional to the individual for the individual’s use, other than for a business carried on by the individual whether solely or as a member of a business partnership.

"court" , in relation to a claim for damages, means any court by or before which the claim falls to be decided.


"defendant" includes any person joined as a defendant or other party in the proceeding (except as a plaintiff) whether joined under this part, under rules of court or otherwise.