4. Objectives (P. 1, r. 4)

These Rules are to be given a purposive interpretation.

These Rules seek to enable the Court to achieve the following Objectives:

fair access to justice;

expeditious proceedings;

cost-effective resolution of cases in a manner proportionate to —

the nature, complexity and importance of the issues; and

if applicable, the value of the claims,in the case before the Court;

where a child is a party to or a subject of the proceedings, placing the child’s welfare as the paramount consideration;

fair and practical results for parties;

efficient use of court resources.

The Court must seek to give effect to the Objectives in interpreting these Rules, exercising any power under these Rules and in all its orders or directions.

All parties have the duty to assist the Court and to conduct their cases in a manner which will help to achieve the Objectives.

These Rules are to be given a purposive interpretation.

These Rules seek to enable the Court to achieve the following Objectives:

fair access to justice;

expeditious proceedings;

cost-effective resolution of cases in a manner proportionate to —

the nature, complexity and importance of the issues; and

if applicable, the value of the claims,in the case before the Court;

where a child is a party to or a subject of the proceedings, placing the child’s welfare as the paramount consideration;

fair and practical results for parties;

efficient use of court resources.

The Court must seek to give effect to the Objectives in interpreting these Rules, exercising any power under these Rules and in all its orders or directions.

All parties have the duty to assist the Court and to conduct their cases in a manner which will help to achieve the Objectives.