Section 2

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —“action” means a civil proceeding commenced by summons or in any other manner prescribed by Rules of Court;“commissioner for oaths” means a commissioner for oaths appointed under section 68 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969;“Coroner” has the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Coroners Act 2010;“District Court limit” means $250,000 or any other amount specified by an order under section 30;“judicial officer” means a District Judge, Magistrate or registrar;“Magistrate’s Court limit” means $60,000 or any other amount specified by an order under section 52(3);“prescribed” means prescribed by Rules of Court;“registrar” means the registrar of the State Courts and includes a deputy registrar;“Rules of Court” means Rules of Court made under this Act and includes forms;“seal” includes stamp.