Victorian Consolidated Regulations

SUPREME COURT (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS) RULES 1998 - SECT 2.01.

Definitions

2.01. Definitions

In this Order-

commercial proceeding means any proceeding commenced by writ or originating
motion-

   (a)  which arises out of ordinary commercial transactions, including any
        proceeding relating to-

   (i)  the construction of commercial, shipping or transport documents;

   (ii) the export or import of merchandise;

   (iii) the carriage of goods for the purpose of trade or commerce;

   (iv) insurance;

   (v)  banking;

   (vi) finance;

   (vii) commercial agency;

   (viii) commercial usage; or

   (b)  in which there is a question that has importance in trade or commerce;

Commercial List or List means a list of commercial proceedings compiled by the
Prothonotary;

Commercial List Judge means a Judge, not being the Judge in charge, nominated
by the Chief Justice;

Judge in charge means a Judge nominated by the Chief Justice to be in charge
of the Commercial List.