District Court of Western Australia Forms
22 forms from District Court of Western Australia. Each form's page links the official copy, shows its first page and explains how to complete and lodge it. Choose a form below.
Forms (22)
Affidavit (Form 1A)
Form 1A is the affidavit form for civil proceedings in the District Court of Western Australia. It has a cover sheet, index and numbered paragraphs of evidence, signed before an authorised witness.
Chamber Summons
The Chamber Summons is the District Court of Western Australia template for a civil interlocutory application, such as discovery or amendment. A registrar or judge hears it in chambers.
Consent Order (FC 1)
FC 1 is the District Court of Western Australia template for a minute of proposed consent orders under RSC Order 43 rule 16. Parties use it to have agreed orders made without a hearing.
Default judgment after assessment of damages etc. (Form 35)
Form 35 is the District Court of Western Australia default judgment entered after damages are assessed. It turns a Form 33 judgment into a judgment for a fixed amount.
Default judgment for liquidated demand (Form 32)
Form 32 is the default judgment for a liquidated demand in the District Court of Western Australia. It is used when a defendant does not enter an appearance to a writ claiming a fixed debt.
Default judgment where demand unliquidated (Form 33)
Form 33 is the District Court of Western Australia default judgment where the demand is unliquidated. Damages or the value of goods are left to be assessed later.
Defence
The District Court of Western Australia defence template is the pleading a defendant files to answer a statement of claim. It is due 14 days after appearance time or service of the claim.
Entry for Trial (Form 1)
Form 1 is the District Court of Western Australia entry for trial notice, which certifies a case is ready and triggers a pre-trial conference. It is due within 120 days of the first defence.
Judgment (other than default judgment) after assessment of damages etc. (Form 37)
Form 37 is the District Court of Western Australia judgment, other than a default judgment, entered after damages are assessed. It records the assessed amount and costs.
Mediation - Certificate of Readiness (FC 5)
FC 5 is the District Court of Western Australia certificate of readiness for mediation. Each party's lawyer certifies nothing outstanding will stop a listed mediation going ahead.
Memorandum of Appearance (Form 1AA)
Form 1AA is the District Court of Western Australia memorandum of appearance, filed by a defendant or third party to defend a writ. It gives their address and service details.
Notice of respondent's intention (Form 8)
Form 8 is the District Court of Western Australia notice of respondent's intention in an appeal. A respondent files it within 21 days of service to take part, seek a variation or cross-appeal.
Outline of Submissions (Form 3)
Form 3 is the Outline of Submissions cover sheet used in the District Court of Western Australia before a civil trial or certain hearings. Submissions, authorities and any chronology attach to it.
Service certificate (Form 7)
Form 7 is the District Court of Western Australia service certificate an appellant files after serving the appeal notice. It records when, where and how the respondent was served.
Statement of Claim
The District Court of Western Australia statement of claim template sets out the facts and relief a plaintiff relies on. It is served with the writ or within 14 days after appearance.
Subpoena Acknowledgment - Copy (FC 3A)
FC 3A is the District Court of Western Australia request to inspect and copy subpoenaed documents. The requester acknowledges the non-disclosure duty in DCR rule 48AI.
Subpoena notice - evidence (Form 4B)
Form 4B is the notice that must accompany a Form 4A subpoena to give evidence in the District Court of Western Australia. It explains service, conduct money and the consequences of not complying.
Subpoena notice and declaration (Form 4E)
Form 4E is the District Court of Western Australia subpoena notice and declaration for documents or things. It goes on every Form 4C subpoena not covered by Form 4D.
Subpoena notice and declaration - health professionals and hospital (Form 4D)
Form 4D is the District Court of Western Australia subpoena notice and declaration for health professionals and hospitals. It goes on a Form 4C subpoena in personal injuries actions.
Subpoena to give evidence (Form 4A)
Form 4A is the District Court of Western Australia subpoena to attend to give evidence. It orders a witness to come to a trial or hearing, and Form 4B must be attached.
Subpoena to produce documents (Form 4C)
Form 4C is the District Court of Western Australia subpoena to produce documents or things. A Form 4D or 4E notice and declaration goes on the front.
Writ of Summons
The District Court of Western Australia writ of summons template starts a general civil action. It is filed, sealed and served personally on each defendant.
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About District Court of Western Australia Forms
District Court of Western Australia issues the court and tribunal forms below for Western Australia matters. Each has its own page with a link to District Court of Western Australia's official copy, a preview of the first page and the steps to complete and file it. The most used forms also have a plain-English guide, checked against the rules that govern them.
These forms cover District Court of Western Australia. They are governed by District Court of Western Australia Practice Notes (Civil), District Court Rules 2005 (WA), District Court Rules 2005 (WA) r 48AG and 11 more. We check each form against District Court of Western Australia's published version and refresh our copy when it changes. If a form here ever differs from District Court of Western Australia's website, the official version applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What forms does District Court of Western Australia issue?
22 forms are live for District Court of Western Australia, under District Court of Western Australia Practice Notes (Civil), District Court Rules 2005 (WA), District Court Rules 2005 (WA) r 48AG and 11 more. Choose a form for a link to the official copy and the steps to complete and file it.
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