UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 70 Procedure for inclusion of party

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 70

70 Procedure for inclusion of party

(1) Unless the court orders otherwise, an application by a person seeking to be included as a party must be supported by an affidavit showing the person’s interest in—

(a) the matter in dispute in the proceeding; or

(b) a matter in dispute to be decided between the person and a party to the proceeding.

(2) Unless the court orders otherwise, an application to include a person as a defendant or respondent must be served on all existing parties and on the person.