Consolidated practice directions

Submissions and Authorities 
2.1
Outlines of Submissions, Lists of Authorities and 
Copies of Authorities for Use in Civil and 
Criminal Interlocutory Hearings, Trials and 
Appeals 
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Application 
1. 
This direction applies to civil and criminal interlocutory hearings, trials 
and appeals. 
2. 
In place of separate outlines of submissions and lists of authorities for 
use at interlocutory hearings, trials and appeals, there is to be a 
combined Outline that contains both the submissions and a list of the 
relevant authorities. 
3. 
Unless the presiding Judge, Master or Registrar directs otherwise, 
Outlines are to comply with this direction, and, where relevant the 
Rules 
of the Supreme Court 1971
(WA) O 34 r 1A, as to their form, content and 
delivery. 
4. 
In accordance with the procedures set out in this Practice Direction and 
the 
Rules of the Supreme Court 1971
(WA) O 67A r 3(1), Outlines may be 
either printed or in electronic form. 
Form and Content 
5. 
The Outline is to contain, in order: 
(a) a summary of the submissions the party intends to make at the trial; 
(b) if the party considers it would be useful at the trial, a chronology of 
relevant events; and 
(c) a list of the cases and legislation referred to in the submissions 
6. 
The Outline should include, as attachments, copies of any authorities 
which are not readily available on the internet or in published hard copy 
(refer to pars 16 -18 below). 

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2. Submissions and Authorities 
PD 2.1
 
Supreme Court of Western Australia 
Consolidated Practice Direction