Rules of Court 2021

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Rules of Court 2021

Table of Contents

Enacting Formula

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Order 1 CITATION, APPLICATION AND DEFINITIONS

1 Citation and commencement (O. 1, r. 1)

2 Revocation, transitional provisions and application (O. 1, r. 2)

3 General definitions (O. 1, r. 3)

Order 2 OVERVIEW

1 Purpose of this Order (O. 2, r. 1)

2 Role of Court and parties (O. 2, r. 2)

3 Commencement and service of action (O. 2, r. 3)

4 Notice of intention to contest or not contest claim (O. 2, r. 4)

5 Defence or affidavit and challenge to jurisdiction (O. 2, r. 5)

6 Case conference (O. 2, r. 6)

7 Directions for defence or affidavit on merits (O. 2, r. 7)

8 Affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief (O. 2, r. 8)

9 Applications in pending proceedings (O. 2, r. 9)

10 Appeals in applications (O. 2, r. 10)

11 Directions for trial or hearing (O. 2, r. 11)

12 Appeals after trial or hearing (O. 2, r. 12)

13 Costs (O. 2, r. 13)

14 Enforcement (O. 2, r. 14)

15 Flowchart (O. 2, r. 15)

Order 3 GENERAL MATTERS

1 Ideals (O. 3, r. 1)

2 General powers of Court (O. 3, r. 2)

3 Calculation of time (O. 3, r. 3)

4 Extension or shortening of time (O. 3, r. 4)

5 Applications to Court in an action (O. 3, r. 5)

6 Forms (O. 3, r. 6)

7 Language of documents (O. 3, r. 7)

8 Use of foreign documents under Apostille Convention or Civil Procedure Convention (O. 3, r. 8)

9 Methods of hearing (O. 3, r. 9)

Order 4 PARTIES TO PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSES OF ACTION

1 Parties to proceedings in own name (O. 4, r. 1)

2 Representation by litigation representative (O. 4, r. 2)

3 Representation by solicitor, etc. (O. 4, r. 3)

4 Representation of estates (O. 4, r. 4)

5 Representation of parties who die or become bankrupt (O. 4, r. 5)

6 Representative proceedings (O. 4, r. 6)

7 Claim for declaration without other relief (O. 4, r. 7)

8 Appointment, change and discharge of solicitor (O. 4, r. 8)

9 Withdrawal of solicitor who has ceased to act for party (O. 4, r. 9)

Order 5 AMICABLE RESOLUTION OF CASES

1 Duty to consider amicable resolution of disputes (O. 5, r. 1)

2 Terms of amicable resolution (O. 5, r. 2)

3 Powers of Court (O. 5, r. 3)

Order 6 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

Division 1 — General

1 Mode of commencing proceedings (O. 6, r. 1)

2 Issue of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 2)

3 Duration and renewal of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 3)

4 Personal service of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 4)

Division 2 — Originating claim

5 Form and service of originating claim (O. 6, r. 5)

6 Form and service of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 6, r. 6)

7 Form and service of defence (O. 6, r. 7)

8 Form and service of counterclaim (O. 6, r. 8)

9 Form and service of defence to counterclaim (O. 6, r. 9)

10 Further pleadings (O. 6, r. 10)

Division 3 — Originating application

11 Forms of originating application (O. 6, r. 11)

12 Form and service of defendant’s affidavit (O. 6, r. 12)

13 Contents of affidavit (O. 6, r. 13)

14 Counterclaim (O. 6, r. 14)

Order 7 SERVICE IN SINGAPORE

1 Methods of service generally (O. 7, r. 1)

2 Personal service (O. 7, r. 2)

3 Ordinary service (O. 7, r. 3)

4 Service on agent of overseas principal (O. 7, r. 4)

5 Service in certain actions for possession of immovable property (O. 7, r. 5)

6 Service on Minister, etc., in proceedings which are not by or against Government (O. 7, r. 6)

7 Substituted service (O. 7, r. 7)

8 Time for service (O. 7, r. 8)

Order 8 SERVICE OUT OF SINGAPORE

1 Service out of Singapore with Court’s approval (O. 8, r. 1)

2 Methods of service out of Singapore (O. 8, r. 2)

3 Service of originating process on person in Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (O. 8, r. 3)

4 Service of originating process issued in State Courts on person in any jurisdiction other than Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (O. 8, r. 4)

5 Service of originating process on High Contracting Party to Warsaw Convention (O. 8, r. 5)

6 Service of process on foreign State (O. 8, r. 6)

7 Undertaking to pay expenses of service (O. 8, r. 7)

8 Certificate of service (O. 8, r. 8)

Order 9 CASE CONFERENCES, APPLICATIONS IN ACTION, ETC.

1 General matters (O. 9, r. 1)

2 Purpose of case conference (O. 9, r. 2)

3 Non‑disclosure (O. 9, r. 3)

4 Absence of parties (O. 9, r. 4)

5 Failure to serve originating process (O. 9, r. 5)

6 Failure to file and serve defence in originating claim (O. 9, r. 6)

7 Challenges to jurisdiction of Court (O. 9, r. 7)

8 Affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief (O. 9, r. 8)

9 Single application pending trial (O. 9, r. 9)

10 Adding and removing of parties (O. 9, r. 10)

11 Consolidation, etc., of causes or matters (O. 9, r. 11)

12 Security for costs (O. 9, r. 12)

13 Further and better particulars (O. 9, r. 13)

14 Amendment of pleadings (O. 9, r. 14)

15 Directions for pleadings beyond defence or defence to counterclaim (O. 9, r. 15)

16 Striking out pleadings and other documents (O. 9, r. 16)

17 Summary judgment (O. 9, r. 17)

18 Agreement on facts and law (O. 9, r. 18)

19 Decision on questions of law or construction of documents (O. 9, r. 19)

20 Production of documents (O. 9, r. 20)

21 Expert evidence and assessors (O. 9, r. 21)

22 Independent witnesses and interested non‑parties (O. 9, r. 22)

23 Independent counsel (O. 9, r. 23)

24 Pre‑trial examination (O. 9, r. 24)

25 Directions for trial or hearing (O. 9, r. 25)

Order 10 THIRD PARTY AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS

1 Third party notice (O. 10, r. 1)

2 Application for permission to issue third party notice (O. 10, r. 2)

3 Issue and service of, and notice of intention to contest or not contest in relation to third party notice (O. 10, r. 3)

4 Third party directions (O. 10, r. 4)

5 Default of third party, etc. (O. 10, r. 5)

6 Setting aside third party proceedings (O. 10, r. 6)

7 Judgment between defendant and third party (O. 10, r. 7)

8 Claims and issues between defendant and some other party (O. 10, r. 8)

9 Claims by third and subsequent parties (O. 10, r. 9)

10 Counterclaim by defendant (O. 10, r. 10)

Order 11 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

1 Scope of Order and Court’s power (O. 11, r. 1)

2 Order for production (O. 11, r. 2)

3 Production of requested documents (O. 11, r. 3)

4 Court’s power to order production of documents (O. 11, r. 4)

5 No order for production of certain documents (O. 11, r. 5)

6 Continuing duty to produce (O. 11, r. 6)

7 Non‑compliance with production order (O. 11, r. 7)

8 Privileged documents (O. 11, r. 8)

9 Confidential documents (O. 11, r. 9)

10 Use of documents in other proceedings (O. 11, r. 10)

11 Production before action or against non‑parties (O. 11, r. 11)

12 Inspection of original of document produced (O. 11, r. 12)

Order 12 EXPERT EVIDENCE

1 Expert (O. 12, r. 1)

2 Court to approve use of expert evidence (O. 12, r. 2)

3 Common expert, court expert and number of experts (O. 12, r. 3)

4 Issues and common set of facts (O. 12, r. 4)

5 Expert’s report (O. 12, r. 5)

6 Meeting, clarification on report and cross‑examination (O. 12, r. 6)

7 Panel of experts (O. 12, r. 7)

Order 13 INJUNCTIONS, SEARCH ORDERS AND OTHER INTERIM RELIEF BEFORE TRIAL

1 Application for injunction or search order (O. 13, r. 1)

2 Detention, preservation, etc., of subject matter of action (O. 13, r. 2)

3 Power to order taking of samples, etc. (O. 13, r. 3)

4 Sale of perishable property, etc. (O. 13, r. 4)

5 Transfer or handing over of property held as security (O. 13, r. 5)

6 Use of property for income before trial or hearing (O. 13, r. 6)

7 Sale and dealings with immovable property before trial or hearing (O. 13, r. 7)

8 Interim payments (O. 13, r. 8)

9 Receivers (O. 13, r. 9)

10 Release from liability of person in possession or control of property (O. 13, r. 10)

11 Order for early trial (O. 13, r. 11)

Order 14 PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT

1 Payment into Court (O. 14, r. 1)

2 Payment in by defendant who has counterclaimed (O. 14, r. 2)

3 Acceptance of money paid into Court (O. 14, r. 3)

4 Order for payment out of money accepted required in certain cases (O. 14, r. 4)

5 Money remaining in Court (O. 14, r. 5)

6 Counterclaim (O. 14, r. 6)

7 Non‑disclosure of payment into Court (O. 14, r. 7)

8 Money paid into Court under order of Court (O. 14, r. 8)

9 Payment out of money paid into Court under Exchange Control Act (O. 14, r. 9)

10 Person to whom payment to be made (O. 14, r. 10)

11 Payment out: Small intestate estates (O. 14, r. 11)

12 Payment of hospital expenses (O. 14, r. 12)

Order 15 COURT HEARINGS AND EVIDENCE

Division 1 — Court hearings

1 Hearings in court and in chambers (O. 15, r. 1)

2 Jurisdiction and powers of Registrar (O. 15, r. 2)

3 Attendance of parties (O. 15, r. 3)

4 Attendance of witnesses (O. 15, r. 4)

5 Where person to give evidence is out of jurisdiction (O. 15, r. 5)

6 Attendance by other persons (O. 15, r. 6)

7 Hearing of originating applications and summonses (O. 15, r. 7)

8 Hearing of originating claims, assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 8)

9 Oaths and affirmations (O. 15, r. 9)

10 Questions and inspection by Court (O. 15, r. 10)

11 Exhibits and record of hearings (O. 15, r. 11)

12 Court’s decision and consequential orders (O. 15, r. 12)

13 Death of party (O. 15, r. 13)

14 Death of Judge or Registrar, etc. (O. 15, r. 14)

15 Assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 15)

16 Evidence in originating claims, assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 16)

Division 2 — Affidavits

17 Definitions of this Division (O. 15, r. 17)

18 Affidavit evidence (O. 15, r. 18)

19 Formalities of affidavit (O. 15, r. 19)

20 Competence to make affidavit (O. 15, r. 20)

21 Joint affidavit (O. 15, r. 21)

22 Affidavit may be affirmed before and attestation completed by commissioner for oaths through live video link or live television link (O. 15, r. 22)

23 Affirming affidavit outside Singapore (O. 15, r. 23)

24 Safeguards for persons who do not understand English, are illiterate or blind (O. 15, r. 24)

25 Contents of affidavit (O. 15, r. 25)

26 Alteration of affidavit (O. 15, r. 26)

27 Documents referred to in affidavit (O. 15, r. 27)

28 Affidavits admitted without proof (O. 15, r. 28)

29 Use of affidavit filed in previous proceedings (O. 15, r. 29)

Order 16 WITHDRAWAL AND DISCONTINUANCE

1 Withdrawal of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 16, r. 1)

2 Discontinuance of action, etc., without permission (O. 16, r. 2)

3 Discontinuance of action, etc., with permission (O. 16, r. 3)

4 Effect of discontinuance (O. 16, r. 4)

5 Stay of subsequent action until costs paid (O. 16, r. 5)

6 Withdrawal of summons (O. 16, r. 6)

Order 17 JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

1 Definition of this Order (O. 17, r. 1)

2 Effective date of orders (O. 17, r. 2)

3 Drawing up and form of orders (O. 17, r. 3)

4 Redaction and prohibition of inspection or copying of orders (O. 17, r. 4)

5 Interest on money payable under orders (O. 17, r. 5)

Order 18 APPEALS FROM APPLICATIONS IN ACTIONS

Division 1 — General

1 Scope of this Order (O. 18, r. 1)

2 General matters and structure of this Order (O. 18, r. 2)

3 When time for appeal starts to run (O. 18, r. 3)

4 One appeal for each application (O. 18, r. 4)

5 Permission to intervene (O. 18, r. 5)

6 Stay of enforcement, etc. (O. 18, r. 6)

7 Appeal to be heard in chambers (O. 18, r. 7)

8 Powers of appellate Court (O. 18, r. 8)

9 Absence of parties (O. 18, r. 9)

10 Appellate intervention only if substantial injustice (O. 18, r. 10)

11 Expedited appeal (O. 18, r. 11)

12 Withdrawal of appeal or application (O. 18, r. 12)

13 Consent judgment or order (O. 18, r. 13)

14 Judgment (O. 18, r. 14)

Division 2 — Appeal from Registrar to District Judge in proceedings in State Courts

15 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 15)

16 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 16)

Division 3 — Appeal from District Judge and Magistrate to General Division

17 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 17)

18 Further arguments before District Judge or Magistrate (O. 18, r. 18)

19 Permission to appeal (O. 18, r. 19)

20 Security for costs (O. 18, r. 20)

21 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 21)

22 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 18, r. 22)

23 Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (O. 18, r. 23)

Division 4 — Appeal from Registrar to Judge in proceedings in General Division

24 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 24)

25 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 25)

Division 5 — Appeals from General Division to Appellate Division or Court of Appeal, etc.

26 Scope of this Division (O. 18, r. 26)

27 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 27)

28 Further arguments before General Division (O. 18, r. 28)

29 Permission to appeal (O. 18, r. 29)

30 Security for costs (O. 18, r. 30)

31 Related appeals (O. 18, r. 31)

32 Appellate Court may specify rules that apply to appeals (O. 18, r. 32)

33 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 33)

34 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 18, r. 34)

35 Applications to appellate Court (O. 18, r. 35)

36 Application for permission under section 40(4)(b) or 58(4)(b) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act (O. 18, r. 36)

37 Written submissions for applications to appellate Court (O. 18, r. 37)

38 Further arguments before appellate Court (O. 18, r. 38)

39 Powers in sections 40(1) and 58(1) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act exercisable by Registrar (O. 18, r. 39)

40 Transfer of appeal from Appellate Division to Court of Appeal (O. 18, r. 40)

41 Transfer of appeal from Court of Appeal to Appellate Division (O. 18, r. 41)

Order 19 APPEALS FROM JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS AFTER TRIAL AND UNDER MEDICAL REGISTRATION ACT

Division 1 — General

1 Scope of this Order (O. 19, r. 1)

2 General matters and structure of this Order (O. 19, r. 2)

3 Definitions of this Order (O. 19, r. 3)

4 When time for appeal starts to run (O. 19, r. 4)

5 Permission to intervene (O. 19, r. 5)

6 Stay of enforcement, etc. (O. 19, r. 6)

7 Powers of appellate Court (O. 19, r. 7)

8 Absence of parties (O. 19, r. 8)

9 Expedited appeal (O. 19, r. 9)

10 Withdrawal of appeal or application (O. 19, r. 10)

11 Consent judgment or order (O. 19, r. 11)

12 Judgment (O. 19, r. 12)

Division 2 — Appeal from District Court and Magistrate’s Court to General Division

13 Scope of this Division (O. 19, r. 13)

14 Bringing of appeal (O. 19, r. 14)

15 Permission to appeal (O. 19, r. 15)

16 Security for costs (O. 19, r. 16)

17 Documents to be filed (O. 19, r. 17)

18 Appellant’s Case, respondent’s Case and appellant’s Reply (O. 19, r. 18)

19 Page limits (O. 19, r. 19)

20 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 19, r. 20)

21 Further arguments (O. 19, r. 21)

22 Registrar of State Courts to be notified of General Division’s judgment or order (O. 19, r. 22)

23 Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (O. 19, r. 23)

Division 3 — Appeals from General Division to Appellate Division or Court of Appeal, etc.

24 Scope of this Division (O. 19, r. 24)

25 Bringing of appeal (O. 19, r. 25)

26 Permission to appeal (O. 19, r. 26)

27 Security for costs (O. 19, r. 27)

28 Related appeals (O. 19, r. 28)

29 Appellate Court may specify rules that apply to appeals (O. 19, r. 29)

30 Documents to be filed (O. 19, r. 30)

31 Appellant’s Case, respondent’s Case and appellant’s Reply (O. 19, r. 31)

32 Page limits (O. 19, r. 32)

33 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 19, r. 33)

34 Further arguments (O. 19, r. 34)

35 Applications to appellate Court (O. 19, r. 35)

36 Application for permission under section 40(4)(b) or 58(4)(b) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act (O. 19, r. 36)

37 Written submissions for applications to appellate Court (O. 19, r. 37)

38 Powers in sections 40(1) and 58(1) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act exercisable by Registrar (O. 19, r. 38)

39 Transfer of appeal from Appellate Division to Court of Appeal (O. 19, r. 39)

40 Transfer of appeal from Court of Appeal to Appellate Division of High Court (O. 19, r. 40)

Division 4 — Appeals from Disciplinary Tribunal under Medical Registration Act

41 Appeals under section 55 of Medical Registration Act (O. 19, r. 41)

Order 20 APPEALS FROM TRIBUNALS AND CASE STATED

1 Scope of this Order (O. 20, r. 1)

2 Definitions of this Order (O. 20, r. 2)

3 Bringing of appeal or application (O. 20, r. 3)

4 Case conference (O. 20, r. 4)

5 Written submissions (O. 20, r. 5)

6 Appeal or application stays enforcement of tribunal’s decision (O. 20, r. 6)

7 Powers of Court (O. 20, r. 7)

Order 21 COSTS

Division 1 — General

1 Definitions and general matters of this Order (O. 21, r. 1)

2 Powers of Court (O. 21, r. 2)

3 Entitlement to costs and assessment of costs (O. 21, r. 3)

4 Adverse costs orders against successful party (O. 21, r. 4)

5 Adverse costs orders against non‑party (O. 21, r. 5)

6 Adverse costs orders against solicitor (O. 21, r. 6)

7 Costs for litigant not legally represented (O. 21, r. 7)

8 Solicitor representing party who lacks capacity (O. 21, r. 8)

9 When party may sign judgment for costs without order (O. 21, r. 9)

10 Fixed costs (O. 21, r. 10)

11 Powers of Registrar to assess costs (O. 21, r. 11)

12 Supplementary powers of Registrar (O. 21, r. 12)

13 Costs of assessment proceedings (O. 21, r. 13)

14 Interim certificates (O. 21, r. 14)

15 Power of Registrar where party liable to be paid and to pay costs (O. 21, r. 15)

16 Assessment of bill of costs comprised in account (O. 21, r. 16)

Division 2 — Procedure on assessment

17 Mode of beginning proceedings for assessment (O. 21, r. 17)

18 Notification of time appointed for assessment (O. 21, r. 18)

19 Delivery of bills, etc. (O. 21, r. 19)

20 Form of bill of costs (O. 21, r. 20)

21 Powers of Registrar assessing costs payable out of fund (O. 21, r. 21)

Division 3 — Assessment of costs

22 Basis of assessment (O. 21, r. 22)

23 Costs payable to solicitor by his or her own client (O. 21, r. 23)

24 Costs payable to trustee out of trust fund, etc. (O. 21, r. 24)

Division 4 — Certificate

25 Certificate (O. 21, r. 25)

26 Certificate of Registrar to be conclusive unless set aside (O. 21, r. 26)

Division 5 — Review

27 Application to Judge for review (O. 21, r. 27)

28 Review of Registrar’s decision by Judge (O. 21, r. 28)

Division 6 — Interest

29 Interest on costs (O. 21, r. 29)

Appendix 1 - FIXED COST

Order 22 ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 22, r. 1)

2 Enforcement order (O. 22, r. 2)

3 Satisfaction by consent (O. 22, r. 3)

4 Discharge of non‑party (O. 22, r. 4)

5 Money in Court (O. 22, r. 5)

6 How enforcement order is carried out (O. 22, r. 6)

7 Sale and valuation of seized property (O. 22, r. 7)

8 Delivery and giving of possession (O. 22, r. 8)

9 Sheriff’s statement of accounts and commission (O. 22, r. 9)

10 Claims and objections to seizure or attachment (O. 22, r. 10)

11 Examination of enforcement respondent (O. 22, r. 11)

12 Instalment payments (O. 22, r. 12)

13 Application for stay of enforcement (O. 22, r. 13)

Order 23 CONTEMPT OF COURT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 23, r. 1)

2 Committal order for contempt of court (O. 23, r. 2)

3 Application for permission of Court (O. 23, r. 3)

4 Application for committal order after permission of Court granted (O. 23, r. 4)

5 Power to commit without application (O. 23, r. 5)

6 Transfer to General Division (O. 23, r. 6)

7 Provisions as to hearing (O. 23, r. 7)

8 Power to suspend execution of committal order (O. 23, r. 8)

9 Discharge of committal respondent (O. 23, r. 9)

10 Saving for other powers (O. 23, r. 10)

11 Form of committal order (O. 23, r. 11)

12 Committal proceedings before Employment Claims Tribunals (O. 23, r. 12)

13 Committal proceedings before Small Claims Tribunals (O. 23, r. 13)

14 Committal proceedings before Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (O. 23, r. 14)

15 Application by Attorney‑General for permission to give non‑publication direction (O. 23, r. 15)

16 Application to set aside or vary non‑publication direction (O. 23, r. 16)

17 Order to arrest committal respondent (O. 23, r. 17)

18 Sheriff may engage auxiliary police officer or other security agency (O. 23, r. 18)

Order 24 PREROGATIVE ORDERS

1 Scope of this Order (O. 24, r. 1)

2 Definition and general matters of this Order (O. 24, r. 2)

3 Application for Order for Review of Detention (O. 24, r. 3)

4 Summons for Order for Review of Detention (O. 24, r. 4)

5 No application for Mandatory Order, Prohibiting Order or Quashing Order without permission (O. 24, r. 5)

6 Application for Mandatory Order, Prohibiting Order or Quashing Order (O. 24, r. 6)

Order 25 COURT FEES

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 25, r. 1)

2 Court fees (O. 25, r. 2)

3 Court powers relating to court fees (O. 25, r. 3)

4 Refund of fees paid for unused documents (O. 25, r. 4)

5 No hearing fee for some proceedings (O. 25, r. 5)

6 Hearing fee payable for winding up applications (O. 25, r. 6)

7 Exemption where cause or matter relates to criminal proceedings (O. 25, r. 7)

8 Court ADR fees in District Court (O. 25, r. 8)

Order 26 REGISTRY AND ADMINISTRATION

1 Registry of Supreme Court and of State Courts (O. 26, r. 1)

2 Practice directions (O. 26, r. 2)

3 Registry records (O. 26, r. 3)

4 Filing of powers of attorney (O. 26, r. 4)

5 Registry hours (O. 26, r. 5)

6 Court vacations (O. 26, r. 6)

Order 27 LODGMENT IN COURT, MONEY IN REGISTRY AND PAYMENT TO SHERIFF

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 27, r. 1)

2 Payment into Court under Trustees Act (O. 27, r. 2)

3 Notice of lodgment (O. 27, r. 3)

4 Funds how lodged (O. 27, r. 4)

5 Crediting lodgment and dividends (O. 27, r. 5)

6 Interest on money lodged in Court (O. 27, r. 6)

7 Computation of interest (O. 27, r. 7)

8 Payment out of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 8)

9 Name of payee to be stated in order (O. 27, r. 9)

10 Payment out on death of payee (O. 27, r. 10)

11 Transfer of investment of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 11)

12 Accountant‑General to give certificate of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 12)

13 Publication of list of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 13)

14 Unclaimed funds in Court with Accountant‑General (O. 27, r. 14)

15 Sheriff to keep account (O. 27, r. 15)

16 How money paid to Sheriff (O. 27, r. 16)

17 Payment under judgment or order (O. 27, r. 17)

18 Proof before payment out (O. 27, r. 18)

19 Where money due to Government under any law (O. 27, r. 19)

20 Method of payments by Sheriff (O. 27, r. 20)

21 Instalments ledger (O. 27, r. 21)

Order 28 ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICE

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 28, r. 1)

2 Establishment of electronic filing service (O. 28, r. 2)

3 Electronic filing service provider and superintendent (O. 28, r. 3)

4 Computer system of electronic service provider (O. 28, r. 4)

5 Service bureau (O. 28, r. 5)

6 Registered user and authorised user (O. 28, r. 6)

7 Fee for registered user (O. 28, r. 7)

8 Electronic filing (O. 28, r. 8)

9 Signing of electronic documents (O. 28, r. 9)

10 Date of filing (O. 28, r. 10)

11 When time for service begins to run (O. 28, r. 11)

12 Service of documents (O. 28, r. 12)

13 Notification or delivery by Registrar (O. 28, r. 13)

14 Mode of amendment of electronic documents (O. 28, r. 14)

15 Affidavits in electronic form (O. 28, r. 15)

16 Discrepancy (O. 28, r. 16)

17 Interpretation, etc. (O. 28, r. 17)

Order 29 REFERRALS ON ISSUES OF LAW

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 29, r. 1)

2 Order for reference of questions of foreign law to foreign courts on application of parties (O. 29, r. 2)

3 Referral of questions of foreign law on Court’s own motion (O. 29, r. 3)

4 Order for referral of questions of foreign law (O. 29, r. 4)

5 Determination of issues arising in foreign court proceedings (O. 29, r. 5)

6 Specified foreign countries (O. 29, r. 6)

7 Specified courts (O. 29, r. 7)

Part 2 PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

Order 30 REFERENCES UNDER ARTICLE 100 OF CONSTITUTION FOR ADVISORY OPINION

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 30, r. 1)

2 Bringing of Reference (O. 30, r. 2)

3 Requirements of Reference (O. 30, r. 3)

4 Composition of Tribunal (O. 30, r. 4)

5 Notice to interested persons (O. 30, r. 5)

6 Attorney‑General to assist Tribunal (O. 30, r. 6)

7 Appointment of counsel by Tribunal (O. 30, r. 7)

8 Mode of dealing with Reference (O. 30, r. 8)

9 Proceedings before Tribunal (O. 30, r. 9)

10 Proceedings in open court (O. 30, r. 10)

11 Notice of directions (O. 30, r. 11)

12 Directions (O. 30, r. 12)

13 Report (O. 30, r. 13)

14 Costs (O. 30, r. 14)

15 Fees (O. 30, r. 15)

Order 31 CONSTITUTIONAL CASE

1 Reference by State Court (O. 31, r. 1)

2 Mode of dealing with Case (O. 31, r. 2)

3 Certificate on Case (O. 31, r. 3)

4 Proceedings in State Court (O. 31, r. 4)

Order 32 ADMINISTRATION AND SIMILAR ACTIONS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 32, r. 1)

2 Determination of questions, etc., without administration (O. 32, r. 2)

3 Parties (O. 32, r. 3)

4 Grant of relief in action begun by originating application (O. 32, r. 4)

5 Judgments and orders in administration actions (O. 32, r. 5)

6 Conduct of sale of trust property (O. 32, r. 6)

Order 33 ADMIRALTY PROCEEDINGS AND MARINE INSURANCE CLAIMS

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 33, r. 1)

2 Issue of originating claim and filing of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 33, r. 2)

3 Service out of Singapore (O. 33, r. 3)

4 Warrant of arrest (O. 33, r. 4)

5 Caveat against arrest (O. 33, r. 5)

6 Remedy where property protected by caveat is arrested without good and sufficient reason (O. 33, r. 6)

7 Service of originating claim in action in rem (O. 33, r. 7)

8 Committal of solicitor failing to comply with undertaking (O. 33, r. 8)

9 Execution, etc., of warrant of arrest (O. 33, r. 9)

10 Service on ships, etc.: How effected (O. 33, r. 10)

11 Service on ships, etc., during relevant period (O. 33, r. 11)

12 Applications with respect to property under arrest (O. 33, r. 12)

13 Release of property under arrest (O. 33, r. 13)

14 Caveat against release and payment (O. 33, r. 14)

15 Duration of caveats (O. 33, r. 15)

16 Bail (O. 33, r. 16)

17 Interveners (O. 33, r. 17)

18 Preliminary acts (O. 33, r. 18)

19 Failure to file preliminary act: Proceedings against party in default (O. 33, r. 19)

20 Special provisions relating to collision, etc., actions (O. 33, r. 20)

21 Judgment by default (O. 33, r. 21)

22 Order for sale of ship: Determination of priority of claims (O. 33, r. 22)

23 Appraisement and sale of property (O. 33, r. 23)

24 Undertakings as to expenses (O. 33, r. 24)

25 Payment into and out of Court (O. 33, r. 25)

26 Directions (O. 33, r. 26)

27 Fixing date for trial, etc. (O. 33, r. 27)

28 Stay of proceedings in collision, etc., actions until security given (O. 33, r. 28)

29 Inspection of ship, etc. (O. 33, r. 29)

30 Examination of witnesses and other persons (O. 33, r. 30)

31 Issue of order to attend court (O. 33, r. 31)

32 Proceedings for apportionment of salvage (O. 33, r. 32)

33 Filing and service of summons (O. 33, r. 33)

34 Agreement between solicitors may be made order of court (O. 33, r. 34)

35 Originating application: Procedure (O. 33, r. 35)

36 Limitation action: Parties (O. 33, r. 36)

37 Limitation action: Constitution of limitation fund (O. 33, r. 37)

38 Limitation action: Summons for decree or directions (O. 33, r. 38)

39 Limitation action: Proceedings under decree (O. 33, r. 39)

40 Limitation action: Proceedings to set aside decree (O. 33, r. 40)

41 References to Registrar (O. 33, r. 41)

42 Hearing of reference (O. 33, r. 42)

43 Objection to decision on reference (O. 33, r. 43)

44 Inspection of documents filed in Registry (O. 33, r. 44)

45 Saving for defence under Merchant Shipping Act (O. 33, r. 45)

46 Production of certain documents in marine insurance actions (O. 33, r. 46)

Order 34 ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 34, r. 1)

2 Matters for Judge in person (O. 34, r. 2)

3 Matters for Judge or Registrar (O. 34, r. 3)

4 Preliminary question of law (O. 34, r. 4)

5 Application to set aside award (O. 34, r. 5)

6 Appeals on question of law arising out of award (O. 34, r. 6)

7 Applications for permission to appeal on question of law arising out of award (O. 34, r. 7)

8 Permission to appeal to appellate court (O. 34, r. 8)

9 Extension of time: Applications under section 10 (O. 34, r. 9)

10 Service out of Singapore of summons, notice, etc. (O. 34, r. 10)

11 Requirements as to notice (O. 34, r. 11)

12 Order to attend court and order to produce documents (O. 34, r. 12)

13 Enforcement of interim orders or directions (O. 34, r. 13)

14 Enforcement of arbitration awards (O. 34, r. 14)

15 Registration in General Division of Commonwealth awards (O. 34, r. 15)

Order 35 BILLS OF SALE ACT

1 Restraining removal or sale of goods seized (O. 35, r. 1)

2 Rectification of register (O. 35, r. 2)

3 Entry of satisfaction (O. 35, r. 3)

4 Search of register (O. 35, r. 4)

Order 36 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SECURITY OF PAYMENT ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 36, r. 1)

2 Application for enforcement of adjudication determination (O. 36, r. 2)

3 Application to set aside adjudication determination or judgment (O. 36, r. 3)

Order 37 CHOICE OF COURT AGREEMENTS ACT

1 Definitions and exercise of powers (O. 37, r. 1)

2 Application for recognition, or recognition and enforcement, of foreign judgment (O. 37, r. 2)

3 Application for enforcement of judicial settlement (O. 37, r. 3)

4 Other document to assist Court in determining application (O. 37, r. 4)

5 Language of documents (O. 37, r. 5)

6 Court order (O. 37, r. 6)

7 Application to set aside Court order (O. 37, r. 7)

8 When Court order takes effect (O. 37, r. 8)

9 Security for costs (O. 37, r. 9)

10 Application for enforcement order to enforce foreign judgment or judicial settlement (O. 37, r. 10)

Order 38 COMPANIES ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 38, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 38, r. 2)

3 Entitlement of proceedings (O. 38, r. 3)

4 Directions (O. 38, r. 4)

5 Company to make list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 5)

6 Inspection of list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 6)

7 Notice to qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 7)

8 Advertisement of originating application and list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 8)

9 Affidavit as to claims made by creditors (O. 38, r. 9)

10 Adjudication of disputed claims (O. 38, r. 10)

11 Certifying list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 11)

12 Evidence of consent of qualifying creditor (O. 38, r. 12)

13 Time, etc., of hearing for confirmation of reduction (O. 38, r. 13)

14 Applications under section 148 (O. 38, r. 14)

Order 39 COMPETITION ACT — APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 85 OF COMPETITION ACT

1 Powers under relevant Acts exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 39, r. 1)

2 Application for registration (O. 39, r. 2)

3 Evidence in support of application for registration (O. 39, r. 3)

4 Security for costs (O. 39, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 39, r. 5)

6 Register of Commitments, Directions and Decisions (O. 39, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 39, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 39, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 39, r. 9)

10 Issue of enforcement order (O. 39, r. 10)

11 Application for order under section 85(3) (O. 39, r. 11)

Order 40 CORRUPTION, DRUG TRAFFICKING AND OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES (CONFISCATION OF BENEFITS) ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 40, r. 1)

2 Application for confiscation order (O. 40, r. 2)

3 Application for variation of confiscation orders (O. 40, r. 3)

4 Protection of rights of third party where confiscation order is about to be made or has been made (O. 40, r. 4)

5 Application for restraint order or charging order (O. 40, r. 5)

6 Restraint orders and charging orders (O. 40, r. 6)

7 Discharge or variation of order (O. 40, r. 7)

8 Further application (O. 40, r. 8)

9 Realisation of property (O. 40, r. 9)

10 Receivers (O. 40, r. 10)

11 Application for substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 11)

12 Application for variation of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 12)

13 Application for restraint order or charging order for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 13)

14 Application of Rules 7 and 8 to restraint order or charging order for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 14)

15 Realisation of property after making of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 15)

16 Receiver for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 16)

17 Compensation (O. 40, r. 17)

18 Disclosure of information (O. 40, r. 18)

19 Investigation into drug dealing and criminal conduct — discharge and variation of orders (O. 40, r. 19)

20 Production orders against financial institutions (O. 40, r. 20)

Order 41 DEBENTURE HOLDERS’ ACTION: RECEIVER’S REGISTER

1 Receiver’s register (O. 41, r. 1)

2 Registration of transfers, etc. (O. 41, r. 2)

3 Application for rectification of receiver’s register (O. 41, r. 3)

4 Receiver’s register evidence of transfers, etc. (O. 41, r. 4)

5 Proof of title of holder of bearer debenture, etc. (O. 41, r. 5)

6 Requirements in connection with payments (O. 41, r. 6)

Order 42 DEBTORS ACT

Division 1 — General

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 42, r. 1)

Division 2 — Arrest of judgment debtor

2 Application under section 3 (O. 42, r. 2)

3 Form of order of arrest (O. 42, r. 3)

4 Where judgment debtor summons issued under section 24 (O. 42, r. 4)

5 Conveyance and subsistence money (O. 42, r. 5)

Division 3 — Arrest or attachment before judgment

6 Applications for arrest and attachment before judgment under section 13 or 17 (O. 42, r. 6)

7 Endorsement and form or order (O. 42, r. 7)

8 Claimant to provide defendant’s subsistence (O. 42, r. 8)

9 Mode of seizure before judgment (O. 42, r. 9)

10 Deposit against costs of attachment (O. 42, r. 10)

11 Release on payment of claim and costs (O. 42, r. 11)

12 Claim by third party (O. 42, r. 12)

Division 4 — Judgment debtor summons

13 Judgment debtor summons (O. 42, r. 13)

14 Where 2 or more judgment debtors (O. 42, r. 14)

15 Where judgment or order against firm (O. 42, r. 15)

Division 5 — Judgment notice

16 Judgment notice (O. 42, r. 16)

17 Hearing of judgment notice (O. 42, r. 17)

Division 6 — Commitment

18 Orders of commitment (O. 42, r. 18)

19 Payment by debtor (O. 42, r. 19)

20 Certificate of satisfaction (O. 42, r. 20)

Division 7 — Miscellaneous

21 Security, how given (O. 42, r. 21)

22 Discharge of surety (O. 42, r. 22)

23 Control of Court (O. 42, r. 23)

24 Bankruptcy order against debtor (O. 42, r. 24)

25 Date of order of arrest (O. 42, r. 25)

26 Order for discharge under section 25 (O. 42, r. 26)

27 Costs (O. 42, r. 27)

Order 43 DEFAMATION ACTIONS

1 Application (O. 43, r. 1)

2 Endorsement of claim in libel action (O. 43 r. 2)

3 Obligation to give particulars (O. 43, r. 3)

4 Provisions as to payment into Court (O. 43, r. 4)

5 Statement in open court (O. 43, r. 5)

6 Evidence in mitigation of damages (O. 43, r. 6)

7 Fulfilment of offer of amends under section 7 of Defamation Act (O. 43, r. 7)

Order 44 DISABILITY

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 44, r. 1)

2 Application for permission to institute proceedings (O. 44, r. 2)

3 Person under disability must sue, etc., by litigation representative (O. 44, r. 3)

4 Appointment of litigation representative (O. 44, r. 4)

5 Appointment of litigation representative where person under disability does not file and serve notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 44, r. 5)

6 Application to discharge or vary certain orders (O. 44, r. 6)

7 Admission not to be implied from pleading of person under disability (O. 44, r. 7)

8 Production of documents (O. 44, r. 8)

9 Compromise, etc., by person under disability (O. 44, r. 9)

10 Approval of settlement (O. 44, r. 10)

11 Control of money recovered by person under disability (O. 44, r. 11)

12 Proceedings under Civil Law Act: Apportionment by Court (O. 44, r. 12)

13 Service of certain documents on person under disability (O. 44, r. 13)

Order 45 DISTRESS ACT

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 45, r. 1)

2 Application for writ of distress (O. 45, r. 2)

3 Writ of distress (O. 45, r. 3)

4 Notice of seizure (O. 45, r. 4)

5 Applications under section 10 or 16 (O. 45, r. 5)

6 Sale by public auction (O. 45, r. 6)

7 Return of property unsold (O. 45, r. 7)

8 Procedure in cases under section 20 (O. 45, r. 8)

9 Officer in possession to notify Sheriff of intended release (O. 45, r. 9)

10 Application under section 21 (O. 45, r. 10)

11 Application under section 22(2) (O. 45, r. 11)

12 Address for service (O. 45, r. 12)

13 Suspension of execution of writ (O. 45, r. 13)

14 Costs (O. 45, r. 14)

Order 46 EMPLOYMENT ACT

1 Application (O. 46, r. 1)

2 Orders of Commissioner for Labour (O. 46, r. 2)

3 Certificate of order (O. 46, r. 3)

4 Payment of sums recovered (O. 46, r. 4)

Order 47 INCOME TAX ACT

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 47, r. 1)

2 Certain documents not subject to order for production or inspection (O. 47, r. 2)

3 Publication of information in proceedings (O. 47, r. 3)

4 Confidentiality (O. 47, r. 4)

5 Application for permission of Court (O. 47, r. 5)

6 Order 26, Rule 3 not applicable (O. 47, r. 6)

Order 48 INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 48, r. 1)

2 Matters for Judge in person (O. 48, r. 2)

3 Matters for Judge or Registrar (O. 48, r. 3)

4 Service out of Singapore of originating process (O. 48, r. 4)

5 Enforcement of interim orders or directions (O. 48, r. 5)

6 Enforcement of awards and foreign awards (O. 48, r. 6)

7 Order to attend court and order to produce documents (O. 48, r. 7)

8 Taking of evidence (O. 48, r. 8)

Order 49 LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT — COLLECTIVE SALE APPLICATIONS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 49, r. 1)

2 Commencement of proceedings (O. 49, r. 2)

3 Service of summons (O. 49, r. 3)

4 Supporting affidavits (O. 49, r. 4)

5 Objections (O. 49, r. 5)

6 Dispute as to jurisdiction (O. 49, r. 6)

7 Directions (O. 49, r. 7)

Order 50 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS ACT

1 Definition of this Order (O. 50, r. 1)

2 Application of Order 56 (O. 50, r. 2)

3 Applications to Court (O. 50, r. 3)

4 Title of proceedings (O. 50, r. 4)

5 Directions (O. 50, r. 5)

Order 51 MONEYLENDERS’ ACTIONS

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 51, r. 1)

2 Endorsement of originating claim (O. 51, r. 2)

3 Particulars to be included in statement of claim (O. 51, r. 3)

4 Judgment in default of notice of intention to contest or not contest or defence (O. 51, r. 4)

5 Particulars to be included in originating application (O. 51, r. 5)

Order 52 MORTGAGE ACTIONS

1 Application and definition of this Order (O. 52, r. 1)

2 Claims for possession (O. 52, r. 2)

3 Action for possession or payment (O. 52, r. 3)

4 Action by originating claim: Judgment in default (O. 52, r. 4)

5 Foreclosure in redemption action (O. 52, r. 5)

Order 53 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 53, r. 1)

2 Production orders (O. 53, r. 2)

3 Confidentiality of documents relating to production orders (O. 53, r. 3)

4 Application for registration (O. 53, r. 4)

5 Evidence in support of application under section 30 (O. 53, r. 5)

6 Register of orders (O. 53, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 53, r. 7)

8 Application to cancel registration (O. 53, r. 8)

9 Enforcement of foreign confiscation order (O. 53, r. 9)

10 Rules to have effect subject to orders (O. 53, r. 10)

11 Application for restraint order or charging order (O. 53, r. 11)

12 Restraint order and charging order (O. 53, r. 12)

13 Discharge or variation of order (O. 53, r. 13)

14 Further application (O. 53, r. 14)

15 Realisation of property (O. 53, r. 15)

16 Receivers (O. 53, r. 16)

17 Restraint orders for instrumentality forfeiture orders (O. 53, r. 17)

18 Disposal of forfeited property (O. 53, r. 18)

19 Compensation (O. 53, r. 19)

20 Application for search warrant (O. 53, r. 20)

21 Service of foreign process (O. 53, r. 21)

Order 54 OATHS AND DECLARATIONS ACT

1 Application and definition of this Order (O. 54, r. 1)

2 Forms and formalities of oaths (O. 54, r. 2)

3 Forms and formalities of affirmation (O. 54, r. 3)

4 Persons physically incapable of taking oath or making affirmation in manner prescribed (O. 54, r. 4)

5 Form of attestation, etc., in affidavit (O. 54, r. 5)

Order 55 OBTAINING EVIDENCE FOR FOREIGN COURTS, ETC.

1 Jurisdiction of Registrar to make order (O. 55, r. 1)

2 Application for order (O. 55, r. 2)

3 Application by Attorney‑General in certain cases (O. 55, r. 3)

4 Person to take and manner of taking examination (O. 55, r. 4)

5 Dealing with deposition (O. 55, r. 5)

Order 56 PARTNERS

1 Actions by and against firms within jurisdiction (O. 56, r. 1)

2 Disclosure of partners’ names (O. 56, r. 2)

3 Service of originating claim (O. 56, r. 3)

4 Filing and service of notice of intention to contest or not contest in action against firm (O. 56, r. 4)

5 Enforcing judgment or order against firm (O. 56, r. 5)

6 Enforcing judgment or order in action between partners, etc. (O 56, r. 6)

7 Attachment of debts owed by firm (O. 56, r. 7)

8 Actions begun by originating application (O. 56, r. 8)

9 Application to person carrying on business in another name (O. 56, r. 9)

10 Applications for orders charging partner’s interest in property, etc. (O. 56, r. 10)

Order 57 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT 2012

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 57, r. 1)

2 Powers under section 48M exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 57, r. 2)

3 Application to register Commission’s Direction or Notice or Appeal Committee’s Decision (O. 57, r. 3)

4 Evidence in support of application to register (O. 57, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 57, r. 5)

6 Register of Directions, Notices and Decisions (O. 57, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 57, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 57, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 57, r. 9)

10 Issue of enforcement order (O. 57, r. 10)

11 Application for enforcement order under section 48M(4) (O. 57, r. 11)

12 Notice to Commission of claim for relief in civil proceedings under section 48O(1) (O. 57, r. 12)

13 Transmission to Commission of judgment or order of Court under section 48O (O. 57, r. 13)

Order 58 PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF HIRE‑PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

1 Application (O. 58, r. 1)

2 Mode of application under Hire‑Purchase Act (O. 58, r. 2)

3 Particulars to be included in statement of claim (O. 58, r. 3)

Order 59 PROCEEDINGS BY AND AGAINST GOVERNMENT

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 59, r. 1)

2 Particulars to be included in endorsement of claim (O. 59, r. 2)

3 Service on Government (O. 59, r. 3)

4 Counterclaim and set‑off (O. 59, r. 4)

5 Summary judgment (O. 59, r. 5)

6 Summary applications to Court in certain revenue matters (O. 59, r. 6)

7 Judgment in default (O. 59, r. 7)

8 Third party notice (O. 59, r. 8)

9 Production (O. 59, r. 9)

10 Evidence (O. 59, r. 10)

11 Enforcement and satisfaction of orders (O. 59, r. 11)

12 Attachment of debts, etc. (O. 59, r. 12)

13 Applications under sections 19 and 35 (O. 59, r. 13)

Order 60 RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS

1 Powers under relevant Acts exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 60, r. 1)

2 Application for registration (O. 60, r. 2)

3 Evidence in support of application (O. 60, r. 3)

4 Security for costs (O. 60, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 60, r. 5)

6 Register of judgments (O. 60, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 60, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 60, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 60, r. 9)

10 Issuance of enforcement order (O. 60, r. 10)

11 Determination of certain questions (O. 60, r. 11)

12 Rules to have effect subject to orders of President (O. 60, r. 12)

13 Certified copy of General Division judgment (O. 60, r. 13)

Order 61 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — CIVIL LIABILITY ACTIONS

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 61, r. 1)

2 Commencement of action under section 234, 236D, 236G or 236I, etc. (O. 61, r. 2)

3 Application for directions on claims under section 236 or 236K (O. 61, r. 3)

4 Proof of claim under section 236 or 236K (O. 61, r. 4)

5 Powers of Court hearing application (O. 61, r. 5)

6 Other powers (O. 61, r. 6)

7 Trial of issue stated (O. 61, r. 7)

Order 62 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — CIVIL PENALTY ACTIONS

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 62, r. 1)

2 Commencement of civil penalty action, etc. (O. 62, r. 2)

3 Provisions applicable to pleadings (O. 62, r. 3)

4 Default of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 62, r. 4)

5 Default of defence (O. 62, r. 5)

6 No joinder of defendants (O. 62, r. 6)

7 Third party proceedings (O. 62, r. 7)

8 Production and inspection of documents (O. 62, r. 8)

9 Directions (O. 62, r. 9)

10 No payment into Court, etc. (O. 62, r. 10)

11 Orders made under section 137ZD(3) or 232(4) (O. 62, r. 11)

12 Costs (O. 62, r. 12)

Order 63 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — ORDER FOR DISGORGEMENT AGAINST THIRD PARTY

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 63, r. 1)

2 Commencement of action under section 236L (O. 63, r. 2)

3 Application for directions on claims under section 236L (O. 63, r. 3)

4 Proof of claim under section 236L (O. 63, r. 4)

5 Powers of Court (O. 63, r. 5)

6 Other powers (O. 63, r. 6)

7 Trial of issue stated (O. 63, r. 7)

8 Application by Authority (O. 63, r. 8)

Order 64 SERVICE OF FOREIGN PROCESS

1 Definition of this Order (O. 64, r. 1)

2 Service of foreign legal process pursuant to letter of request (O. 64, r. 2)

3 Alternative mode of service of foreign legal process (O. 64, r. 3)

4 Service of foreign legal process under Civil Procedure Convention (O. 64, r. 4)

5 Costs of service, etc., to be certified by Registrar (O. 64, r. 5)

Order 65 SIMPLIFIED PROCESS FOR PROCEEDINGS IN MAGISTRATE’S COURT OR DISTRICT COURT

1 Application and purpose of, and powers of Court under, this Order (O. 65, r. 1)

2 Upfront production (O. 65, r. 2)

3 Excluded interim applications (O. 65, r. 3)

4 Simplified trial (O. 65, r. 4)

Order 66 SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR POSSESSION OF LAND

1 Proceedings to be brought by originating application (O. 66, r. 1)

2 Jurisdiction (O. 66, r. 2)

3 Form of originating application (O. 66, r. 3)

4 Affidavit in support (O. 66, r. 4)

5 Service of originating application (O. 66, r. 5)

6 Application by occupier to be made party (O. 66, r. 6)

7 Order for possession (O. 66, r. 7)

8 Enforcement order for possession (O. 66, r. 8)

9 Setting aside order (O. 66, r. 9)

Order 67 TERRORISM (SUPPRESSION OF FINANCING) ACT

1 Interpretation and application (O. 67, r. 1)

2 Application for warrant for search and seizure or restraint order (O. 67, r. 2)

3 Application by Public Prosecutor to revoke or vary warrant or order (O. 67, r. 3)

4 Application by interested person to revoke or vary warrant for search and seizure or restraint order or for examination of property (O. 67, r. 4)

5 Application for continuation of warrant for search and seizure or restraint order (O. 67, r. 5)

6 Application for appointment of manager (O. 67, r. 6)

7 Application for order to destroy property (O. 67, r. 7)

8 Application for order of forfeiture (O. 67, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside or vary forfeiture orders (O. 67, r. 9)

10 Confidentiality of documents (O. 67, r. 10)

Order 68 VARIABLE CAPITAL COMPANIES ACT 2018

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 68, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 68, r. 2)

3 Entitlement of proceedings (O. 68, r. 3)

4 Directions (O. 68, r. 4)

Order 69 PATENTS ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 69, r. 1)

2 Action for infringement (O. 69, r. 2)

3 Objections to validity of patent (O. 69, r. 3)

4 Admissions (O. 69, r. 4)

5 Production of documents (O. 69, r. 5)

6 Experiments (O. 69, r. 6)

7 Restrictions on admission of evidence (O. 69, r. 7)

8 Determination of question or application where Registrar declines to deal with it (O. 69, r. 8)

9 Proceedings for determination of certain disputes (O. 69, r. 9)

10 Application for rectification of register of patents (O. 69, r. 10)

11 Application for permission to amend specification under section 83 (O. 69, r. 11)

12 Service of documents (O. 69, r. 12)

13 Appeals under Act (O. 69, r. 13)

14 Notice of appeal (O. 69, r. 14)

15 Respondent’s notice (O. 69, r. 15)

16 Hearing of appeal (O. 69, r. 16)

Order 70 TRADE MARKS ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 70, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 70, r. 2)

3 Proceedings for infringement of registered trade mark: Validity of registration disputed (O. 70, r. 3)

4 Appeals (O. 70, r. 4)

5 Respondent’s notice (O. 70, r. 5)

6 Hearing of appeal (O. 70, r. 6)

FIRST SCHEDULE Saving and Transitional Provisions

SECOND SCHEDULE Application or disapplication of provisions to categories of cases

THIRD SCHEDULE Civil procedure conventions

FOURTH SCHEDULE Court fees

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Rules of Court 2021
Enacting Formula Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Order 1 CITATION, APPLICATION AND DEFINITIONS

1 Citation and commencement (O. 1, r. 1)

2 Revocation, transitional provisions and application (O. 1, r. 2)

3 General definitions (O. 1, r. 3)

Order 2 OVERVIEW

1 Purpose of this Order (O. 2, r. 1)

2 Role of Court and parties (O. 2, r. 2)

3 Commencement and service of action (O. 2, r. 3)

4 Notice of intention to contest or not contest claim (O. 2, r. 4)

5 Defence or affidavit and challenge to jurisdiction (O. 2, r. 5)

6 Case conference (O. 2, r. 6)

7 Directions for defence or affidavit on merits (O. 2, r. 7)

8 Affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief (O. 2, r. 8)

9 Applications in pending proceedings (O. 2, r. 9)

10 Appeals in applications (O. 2, r. 10)

11 Directions for trial or hearing (O. 2, r. 11)

12 Appeals after trial or hearing (O. 2, r. 12)

13 Costs (O. 2, r. 13)

14 Enforcement (O. 2, r. 14)

15 Flowchart (O. 2, r. 15)

Order 3 GENERAL MATTERS

1 Ideals (O. 3, r. 1)

2 General powers of Court (O. 3, r. 2)

3 Calculation of time (O. 3, r. 3)

4 Extension or shortening of time (O. 3, r. 4)

5 Applications to Court in an action (O. 3, r. 5)

6 Forms (O. 3, r. 6)

7 Language of documents (O. 3, r. 7)

8 Use of foreign documents under Apostille Convention or Civil Procedure Convention (O. 3, r. 8)

9 Methods of hearing (O. 3, r. 9)

Order 4 PARTIES TO PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSES OF ACTION

1 Parties to proceedings in own name (O. 4, r. 1)

2 Representation by litigation representative (O. 4, r. 2)

3 Representation by solicitor, etc. (O. 4, r. 3)

4 Representation of estates (O. 4, r. 4)

5 Representation of parties who die or become bankrupt (O. 4, r. 5)

6 Representative proceedings (O. 4, r. 6)

7 Claim for declaration without other relief (O. 4, r. 7)

8 Appointment, change and discharge of solicitor (O. 4, r. 8)

9 Withdrawal of solicitor who has ceased to act for party (O. 4, r. 9)

Order 5 AMICABLE RESOLUTION OF CASES

1 Duty to consider amicable resolution of disputes (O. 5, r. 1)

2 Terms of amicable resolution (O. 5, r. 2)

3 Powers of Court (O. 5, r. 3)

Order 6 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS Division 1 — General

1 Mode of commencing proceedings (O. 6, r. 1)

2 Issue of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 2)

3 Duration and renewal of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 3)

4 Personal service of originating claim or originating application (O. 6, r. 4)

Division 2 — Originating claim

5 Form and service of originating claim (O. 6, r. 5)

6 Form and service of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 6, r. 6)

7 Form and service of defence (O. 6, r. 7)

8 Form and service of counterclaim (O. 6, r. 8)

9 Form and service of defence to counterclaim (O. 6, r. 9)

10 Further pleadings (O. 6, r. 10)

Division 3 — Originating application

11 Forms of originating application (O. 6, r. 11)

12 Form and service of defendant’s affidavit (O. 6, r. 12)

13 Contents of affidavit (O. 6, r. 13)

14 Counterclaim (O. 6, r. 14)

Order 7 SERVICE IN SINGAPORE

1 Methods of service generally (O. 7, r. 1)

2 Personal service (O. 7, r. 2)

3 Ordinary service (O. 7, r. 3)

4 Service on agent of overseas principal (O. 7, r. 4)

5 Service in certain actions for possession of immovable property (O. 7, r. 5)

6 Service on Minister, etc., in proceedings which are not by or against Government (O. 7, r. 6)

7 Substituted service (O. 7, r. 7)

8 Time for service (O. 7, r. 8)

Order 8 SERVICE OUT OF SINGAPORE

1 Service out of Singapore with Court’s approval (O. 8, r. 1)

2 Methods of service out of Singapore (O. 8, r. 2)

3 Service of originating process on person in Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (O. 8, r. 3)

4 Service of originating process issued in State Courts on person in any jurisdiction other than Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (O. 8, r. 4)

5 Service of originating process on High Contracting Party to Warsaw Convention (O. 8, r. 5)

6 Service of process on foreign State (O. 8, r. 6)

7 Undertaking to pay expenses of service (O. 8, r. 7)

8 Certificate of service (O. 8, r. 8)

Order 9 CASE CONFERENCES, APPLICATIONS IN ACTION, ETC.

1 General matters (O. 9, r. 1)

2 Purpose of case conference (O. 9, r. 2)

3 Non‑disclosure (O. 9, r. 3)

4 Absence of parties (O. 9, r. 4)

5 Failure to serve originating process (O. 9, r. 5)

6 Failure to file and serve defence in originating claim (O. 9, r. 6)

7 Challenges to jurisdiction of Court (O. 9, r. 7)

8 Affidavits of evidence‑in‑chief (O. 9, r. 8)

9 Single application pending trial (O. 9, r. 9)

10 Adding and removing of parties (O. 9, r. 10)

11 Consolidation, etc., of causes or matters (O. 9, r. 11)

12 Security for costs (O. 9, r. 12)

13 Further and better particulars (O. 9, r. 13)

14 Amendment of pleadings (O. 9, r. 14)

15 Directions for pleadings beyond defence or defence to counterclaim (O. 9, r. 15)

16 Striking out pleadings and other documents (O. 9, r. 16)

17 Summary judgment (O. 9, r. 17)

18 Agreement on facts and law (O. 9, r. 18)

19 Decision on questions of law or construction of documents (O. 9, r. 19)

20 Production of documents (O. 9, r. 20)

21 Expert evidence and assessors (O. 9, r. 21)

22 Independent witnesses and interested non‑parties (O. 9, r. 22)

23 Independent counsel (O. 9, r. 23)

24 Pre‑trial examination (O. 9, r. 24)

25 Directions for trial or hearing (O. 9, r. 25)

Order 10 THIRD PARTY AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS

1 Third party notice (O. 10, r. 1)

2 Application for permission to issue third party notice (O. 10, r. 2)

3 Issue and service of, and notice of intention to contest or not contest in relation to third party notice (O. 10, r. 3)

4 Third party directions (O. 10, r. 4)

5 Default of third party, etc. (O. 10, r. 5)

6 Setting aside third party proceedings (O. 10, r. 6)

7 Judgment between defendant and third party (O. 10, r. 7)

8 Claims and issues between defendant and some other party (O. 10, r. 8)

9 Claims by third and subsequent parties (O. 10, r. 9)

10 Counterclaim by defendant (O. 10, r. 10)

Order 11 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

1 Scope of Order and Court’s power (O. 11, r. 1)

2 Order for production (O. 11, r. 2)

3 Production of requested documents (O. 11, r. 3)

4 Court’s power to order production of documents (O. 11, r. 4)

5 No order for production of certain documents (O. 11, r. 5)

6 Continuing duty to produce (O. 11, r. 6)

7 Non‑compliance with production order (O. 11, r. 7)

8 Privileged documents (O. 11, r. 8)

9 Confidential documents (O. 11, r. 9)

10 Use of documents in other proceedings (O. 11, r. 10)

11 Production before action or against non‑parties (O. 11, r. 11)

12 Inspection of original of document produced (O. 11, r. 12)

Order 12 EXPERT EVIDENCE

1 Expert (O. 12, r. 1)

2 Court to approve use of expert evidence (O. 12, r. 2)

3 Common expert, court expert and number of experts (O. 12, r. 3)

4 Issues and common set of facts (O. 12, r. 4)

5 Expert’s report (O. 12, r. 5)

6 Meeting, clarification on report and cross‑examination (O. 12, r. 6)

7 Panel of experts (O. 12, r. 7)

Order 13 INJUNCTIONS, SEARCH ORDERS AND OTHER INTERIM RELIEF BEFORE TRIAL

1 Application for injunction or search order (O. 13, r. 1)

2 Detention, preservation, etc., of subject matter of action (O. 13, r. 2)

3 Power to order taking of samples, etc. (O. 13, r. 3)

4 Sale of perishable property, etc. (O. 13, r. 4)

5 Transfer or handing over of property held as security (O. 13, r. 5)

6 Use of property for income before trial or hearing (O. 13, r. 6)

7 Sale and dealings with immovable property before trial or hearing (O. 13, r. 7)

8 Interim payments (O. 13, r. 8)

9 Receivers (O. 13, r. 9)

10 Release from liability of person in possession or control of property (O. 13, r. 10)

11 Order for early trial (O. 13, r. 11)

Order 14 PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT

1 Payment into Court (O. 14, r. 1)

2 Payment in by defendant who has counterclaimed (O. 14, r. 2)

3 Acceptance of money paid into Court (O. 14, r. 3)

4 Order for payment out of money accepted required in certain cases (O. 14, r. 4)

5 Money remaining in Court (O. 14, r. 5)

6 Counterclaim (O. 14, r. 6)

7 Non‑disclosure of payment into Court (O. 14, r. 7)

8 Money paid into Court under order of Court (O. 14, r. 8)

9 Payment out of money paid into Court under Exchange Control Act (O. 14, r. 9)

10 Person to whom payment to be made (O. 14, r. 10)

11 Payment out: Small intestate estates (O. 14, r. 11)

12 Payment of hospital expenses (O. 14, r. 12)

Order 15 COURT HEARINGS AND EVIDENCE Division 1 — Court hearings

1 Hearings in court and in chambers (O. 15, r. 1)

2 Jurisdiction and powers of Registrar (O. 15, r. 2)

3 Attendance of parties (O. 15, r. 3)

4 Attendance of witnesses (O. 15, r. 4)

5 Where person to give evidence is out of jurisdiction (O. 15, r. 5)

6 Attendance by other persons (O. 15, r. 6)

7 Hearing of originating applications and summonses (O. 15, r. 7)

8 Hearing of originating claims, assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 8)

9 Oaths and affirmations (O. 15, r. 9)

10 Questions and inspection by Court (O. 15, r. 10)

11 Exhibits and record of hearings (O. 15, r. 11)

12 Court’s decision and consequential orders (O. 15, r. 12)

13 Death of party (O. 15, r. 13)

14 Death of Judge or Registrar, etc. (O. 15, r. 14)

15 Assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 15)

16 Evidence in originating claims, assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (O. 15, r. 16)

Division 2 — Affidavits

17 Definitions of this Division (O. 15, r. 17)

18 Affidavit evidence (O. 15, r. 18)

19 Formalities of affidavit (O. 15, r. 19)

20 Competence to make affidavit (O. 15, r. 20)

21 Joint affidavit (O. 15, r. 21)

22 Affidavit may be affirmed before and attestation completed by commissioner for oaths through live video link or live television link (O. 15, r. 22)

23 Affirming affidavit outside Singapore (O. 15, r. 23)

24 Safeguards for persons who do not understand English, are illiterate or blind (O. 15, r. 24)

25 Contents of affidavit (O. 15, r. 25)

26 Alteration of affidavit (O. 15, r. 26)

27 Documents referred to in affidavit (O. 15, r. 27)

28 Affidavits admitted without proof (O. 15, r. 28)

29 Use of affidavit filed in previous proceedings (O. 15, r. 29)

Order 16 WITHDRAWAL AND DISCONTINUANCE

1 Withdrawal of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 16, r. 1)

2 Discontinuance of action, etc., without permission (O. 16, r. 2)

3 Discontinuance of action, etc., with permission (O. 16, r. 3)

4 Effect of discontinuance (O. 16, r. 4)

5 Stay of subsequent action until costs paid (O. 16, r. 5)

6 Withdrawal of summons (O. 16, r. 6)

Order 17 JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

1 Definition of this Order (O. 17, r. 1)

2 Effective date of orders (O. 17, r. 2)

3 Drawing up and form of orders (O. 17, r. 3)

4 Redaction and prohibition of inspection or copying of orders (O. 17, r. 4)

5 Interest on money payable under orders (O. 17, r. 5)

Order 18 APPEALS FROM APPLICATIONS IN ACTIONS Division 1 — General

1 Scope of this Order (O. 18, r. 1)

2 General matters and structure of this Order (O. 18, r. 2)

3 When time for appeal starts to run (O. 18, r. 3)

4 One appeal for each application (O. 18, r. 4)

5 Permission to intervene (O. 18, r. 5)

6 Stay of enforcement, etc. (O. 18, r. 6)

7 Appeal to be heard in chambers (O. 18, r. 7)

8 Powers of appellate Court (O. 18, r. 8)

9 Absence of parties (O. 18, r. 9)

10 Appellate intervention only if substantial injustice (O. 18, r. 10)

11 Expedited appeal (O. 18, r. 11)

12 Withdrawal of appeal or application (O. 18, r. 12)

13 Consent judgment or order (O. 18, r. 13)

14 Judgment (O. 18, r. 14)

Division 2 — Appeal from Registrar to District Judge in proceedings in State Courts

15 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 15)

16 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 16)

Division 3 — Appeal from District Judge and Magistrate to General Division

17 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 17)

18 Further arguments before District Judge or Magistrate (O. 18, r. 18)

19 Permission to appeal (O. 18, r. 19)

20 Security for costs (O. 18, r. 20)

21 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 21)

22 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 18, r. 22)

23 Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (O. 18, r. 23)

Division 4 — Appeal from Registrar to Judge in proceedings in General Division

24 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 24)

25 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 25)

Division 5 — Appeals from General Division to Appellate Division or Court of Appeal, etc.

26 Scope of this Division (O. 18, r. 26)

27 Bringing of appeal (O. 18, r. 27)

28 Further arguments before General Division (O. 18, r. 28)

29 Permission to appeal (O. 18, r. 29)

30 Security for costs (O. 18, r. 30)

31 Related appeals (O. 18, r. 31)

32 Appellate Court may specify rules that apply to appeals (O. 18, r. 32)

33 Documents to be filed (O. 18, r. 33)

34 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 18, r. 34)

35 Applications to appellate Court (O. 18, r. 35)

36 Application for permission under section 40(4)(b) or 58(4)(b) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act (O. 18, r. 36)

37 Written submissions for applications to appellate Court (O. 18, r. 37)

38 Further arguments before appellate Court (O. 18, r. 38)

39 Powers in sections 40(1) and 58(1) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act exercisable by Registrar (O. 18, r. 39)

40 Transfer of appeal from Appellate Division to Court of Appeal (O. 18, r. 40)

41 Transfer of appeal from Court of Appeal to Appellate Division (O. 18, r. 41)

Order 19 APPEALS FROM JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS AFTER TRIAL AND UNDER MEDICAL REGISTRATION ACT Division 1 — General

1 Scope of this Order (O. 19, r. 1)

2 General matters and structure of this Order (O. 19, r. 2)

3 Definitions of this Order (O. 19, r. 3)

4 When time for appeal starts to run (O. 19, r. 4)

5 Permission to intervene (O. 19, r. 5)

6 Stay of enforcement, etc. (O. 19, r. 6)

7 Powers of appellate Court (O. 19, r. 7)

8 Absence of parties (O. 19, r. 8)

9 Expedited appeal (O. 19, r. 9)

10 Withdrawal of appeal or application (O. 19, r. 10)

11 Consent judgment or order (O. 19, r. 11)

12 Judgment (O. 19, r. 12)

Division 2 — Appeal from District Court and Magistrate’s Court to General Division

13 Scope of this Division (O. 19, r. 13)

14 Bringing of appeal (O. 19, r. 14)

15 Permission to appeal (O. 19, r. 15)

16 Security for costs (O. 19, r. 16)

17 Documents to be filed (O. 19, r. 17)

18 Appellant’s Case, respondent’s Case and appellant’s Reply (O. 19, r. 18)

19 Page limits (O. 19, r. 19)

20 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 19, r. 20)

21 Further arguments (O. 19, r. 21)

22 Registrar of State Courts to be notified of General Division’s judgment or order (O. 19, r. 22)

23 Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (O. 19, r. 23)

Division 3 — Appeals from General Division to Appellate Division or Court of Appeal, etc.

24 Scope of this Division (O. 19, r. 24)

25 Bringing of appeal (O. 19, r. 25)

26 Permission to appeal (O. 19, r. 26)

27 Security for costs (O. 19, r. 27)

28 Related appeals (O. 19, r. 28)

29 Appellate Court may specify rules that apply to appeals (O. 19, r. 29)

30 Documents to be filed (O. 19, r. 30)

31 Appellant’s Case, respondent’s Case and appellant’s Reply (O. 19, r. 31)

32 Page limits (O. 19, r. 32)

33 Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (O. 19, r. 33)

34 Further arguments (O. 19, r. 34)

35 Applications to appellate Court (O. 19, r. 35)

36 Application for permission under section 40(4)(b) or 58(4)(b) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act (O. 19, r. 36)

37 Written submissions for applications to appellate Court (O. 19, r. 37)

38 Powers in sections 40(1) and 58(1) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act exercisable by Registrar (O. 19, r. 38)

39 Transfer of appeal from Appellate Division to Court of Appeal (O. 19, r. 39)

40 Transfer of appeal from Court of Appeal to Appellate Division of High Court (O. 19, r. 40)

Division 4 — Appeals from Disciplinary Tribunal under Medical Registration Act

41 Appeals under section 55 of Medical Registration Act (O. 19, r. 41)

Order 20 APPEALS FROM TRIBUNALS AND CASE STATED

1 Scope of this Order (O. 20, r. 1)

2 Definitions of this Order (O. 20, r. 2)

3 Bringing of appeal or application (O. 20, r. 3)

4 Case conference (O. 20, r. 4)

5 Written submissions (O. 20, r. 5)

6 Appeal or application stays enforcement of tribunal’s decision (O. 20, r. 6)

7 Powers of Court (O. 20, r. 7)

Order 21 COSTS Division 1 — General

1 Definitions and general matters of this Order (O. 21, r. 1)

2 Powers of Court (O. 21, r. 2)

3 Entitlement to costs and assessment of costs (O. 21, r. 3)

4 Adverse costs orders against successful party (O. 21, r. 4)

5 Adverse costs orders against non‑party (O. 21, r. 5)

6 Adverse costs orders against solicitor (O. 21, r. 6)

7 Costs for litigant not legally represented (O. 21, r. 7)

8 Solicitor representing party who lacks capacity (O. 21, r. 8)

9 When party may sign judgment for costs without order (O. 21, r. 9)

10 Fixed costs (O. 21, r. 10)

11 Powers of Registrar to assess costs (O. 21, r. 11)

12 Supplementary powers of Registrar (O. 21, r. 12)

13 Costs of assessment proceedings (O. 21, r. 13)

14 Interim certificates (O. 21, r. 14)

15 Power of Registrar where party liable to be paid and to pay costs (O. 21, r. 15)

16 Assessment of bill of costs comprised in account (O. 21, r. 16)

Division 2 — Procedure on assessment

17 Mode of beginning proceedings for assessment (O. 21, r. 17)

18 Notification of time appointed for assessment (O. 21, r. 18)

19 Delivery of bills, etc. (O. 21, r. 19)

20 Form of bill of costs (O. 21, r. 20)

21 Powers of Registrar assessing costs payable out of fund (O. 21, r. 21)

Division 3 — Assessment of costs

22 Basis of assessment (O. 21, r. 22)

23 Costs payable to solicitor by his or her own client (O. 21, r. 23)

24 Costs payable to trustee out of trust fund, etc. (O. 21, r. 24)

Division 4 — Certificate

25 Certificate (O. 21, r. 25)

26 Certificate of Registrar to be conclusive unless set aside (O. 21, r. 26)

Division 5 — Review

27 Application to Judge for review (O. 21, r. 27)

28 Review of Registrar’s decision by Judge (O. 21, r. 28)

Division 6 — Interest

29 Interest on costs (O. 21, r. 29)

Appendix 1 - FIXED COST Order 22 ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 22, r. 1)

2 Enforcement order (O. 22, r. 2)

3 Satisfaction by consent (O. 22, r. 3)

4 Discharge of non‑party (O. 22, r. 4)

5 Money in Court (O. 22, r. 5)

6 How enforcement order is carried out (O. 22, r. 6)

7 Sale and valuation of seized property (O. 22, r. 7)

8 Delivery and giving of possession (O. 22, r. 8)

9 Sheriff’s statement of accounts and commission (O. 22, r. 9)

10 Claims and objections to seizure or attachment (O. 22, r. 10)

11 Examination of enforcement respondent (O. 22, r. 11)

12 Instalment payments (O. 22, r. 12)

13 Application for stay of enforcement (O. 22, r. 13)

Order 23 CONTEMPT OF COURT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 23, r. 1)

2 Committal order for contempt of court (O. 23, r. 2)

3 Application for permission of Court (O. 23, r. 3)

4 Application for committal order after permission of Court granted (O. 23, r. 4)

5 Power to commit without application (O. 23, r. 5)

6 Transfer to General Division (O. 23, r. 6)

7 Provisions as to hearing (O. 23, r. 7)

8 Power to suspend execution of committal order (O. 23, r. 8)

9 Discharge of committal respondent (O. 23, r. 9)

10 Saving for other powers (O. 23, r. 10)

11 Form of committal order (O. 23, r. 11)

12 Committal proceedings before Employment Claims Tribunals (O. 23, r. 12)

13 Committal proceedings before Small Claims Tribunals (O. 23, r. 13)

14 Committal proceedings before Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (O. 23, r. 14)

15 Application by Attorney‑General for permission to give non‑publication direction (O. 23, r. 15)

16 Application to set aside or vary non‑publication direction (O. 23, r. 16)

17 Order to arrest committal respondent (O. 23, r. 17)

18 Sheriff may engage auxiliary police officer or other security agency (O. 23, r. 18)

Order 24 PREROGATIVE ORDERS

1 Scope of this Order (O. 24, r. 1)

2 Definition and general matters of this Order (O. 24, r. 2)

3 Application for Order for Review of Detention (O. 24, r. 3)

4 Summons for Order for Review of Detention (O. 24, r. 4)

5 No application for Mandatory Order, Prohibiting Order or Quashing Order without permission (O. 24, r. 5)

6 Application for Mandatory Order, Prohibiting Order or Quashing Order (O. 24, r. 6)

Order 25 COURT FEES

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 25, r. 1)

2 Court fees (O. 25, r. 2)

3 Court powers relating to court fees (O. 25, r. 3)

4 Refund of fees paid for unused documents (O. 25, r. 4)

5 No hearing fee for some proceedings (O. 25, r. 5)

6 Hearing fee payable for winding up applications (O. 25, r. 6)

7 Exemption where cause or matter relates to criminal proceedings (O. 25, r. 7)

8 Court ADR fees in District Court (O. 25, r. 8)

Order 26 REGISTRY AND ADMINISTRATION

1 Registry of Supreme Court and of State Courts (O. 26, r. 1)

2 Practice directions (O. 26, r. 2)

3 Registry records (O. 26, r. 3)

4 Filing of powers of attorney (O. 26, r. 4)

5 Registry hours (O. 26, r. 5)

6 Court vacations (O. 26, r. 6)

Order 27 LODGMENT IN COURT, MONEY IN REGISTRY AND PAYMENT TO SHERIFF

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 27, r. 1)

2 Payment into Court under Trustees Act (O. 27, r. 2)

3 Notice of lodgment (O. 27, r. 3)

4 Funds how lodged (O. 27, r. 4)

5 Crediting lodgment and dividends (O. 27, r. 5)

6 Interest on money lodged in Court (O. 27, r. 6)

7 Computation of interest (O. 27, r. 7)

8 Payment out of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 8)

9 Name of payee to be stated in order (O. 27, r. 9)

10 Payment out on death of payee (O. 27, r. 10)

11 Transfer of investment of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 11)

12 Accountant‑General to give certificate of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 12)

13 Publication of list of funds in Court (O. 27, r. 13)

14 Unclaimed funds in Court with Accountant‑General (O. 27, r. 14)

15 Sheriff to keep account (O. 27, r. 15)

16 How money paid to Sheriff (O. 27, r. 16)

17 Payment under judgment or order (O. 27, r. 17)

18 Proof before payment out (O. 27, r. 18)

19 Where money due to Government under any law (O. 27, r. 19)

20 Method of payments by Sheriff (O. 27, r. 20)

21 Instalments ledger (O. 27, r. 21)

Order 28 ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICE

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 28, r. 1)

2 Establishment of electronic filing service (O. 28, r. 2)

3 Electronic filing service provider and superintendent (O. 28, r. 3)

4 Computer system of electronic service provider (O. 28, r. 4)

5 Service bureau (O. 28, r. 5)

6 Registered user and authorised user (O. 28, r. 6)

7 Fee for registered user (O. 28, r. 7)

8 Electronic filing (O. 28, r. 8)

9 Signing of electronic documents (O. 28, r. 9)

10 Date of filing (O. 28, r. 10)

11 When time for service begins to run (O. 28, r. 11)

12 Service of documents (O. 28, r. 12)

13 Notification or delivery by Registrar (O. 28, r. 13)

14 Mode of amendment of electronic documents (O. 28, r. 14)

15 Affidavits in electronic form (O. 28, r. 15)

16 Discrepancy (O. 28, r. 16)

17 Interpretation, etc. (O. 28, r. 17)

Order 29 REFERRALS ON ISSUES OF LAW

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 29, r. 1)

2 Order for reference of questions of foreign law to foreign courts on application of parties (O. 29, r. 2)

3 Referral of questions of foreign law on Court’s own motion (O. 29, r. 3)

4 Order for referral of questions of foreign law (O. 29, r. 4)

5 Determination of issues arising in foreign court proceedings (O. 29, r. 5)

6 Specified foreign countries (O. 29, r. 6)

7 Specified courts (O. 29, r. 7)

Part 2 PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES Order 30 REFERENCES UNDER ARTICLE 100 OF CONSTITUTION FOR ADVISORY OPINION

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 30, r. 1)

2 Bringing of Reference (O. 30, r. 2)

3 Requirements of Reference (O. 30, r. 3)

4 Composition of Tribunal (O. 30, r. 4)

5 Notice to interested persons (O. 30, r. 5)

6 Attorney‑General to assist Tribunal (O. 30, r. 6)

7 Appointment of counsel by Tribunal (O. 30, r. 7)

8 Mode of dealing with Reference (O. 30, r. 8)

9 Proceedings before Tribunal (O. 30, r. 9)

10 Proceedings in open court (O. 30, r. 10)

11 Notice of directions (O. 30, r. 11)

12 Directions (O. 30, r. 12)

13 Report (O. 30, r. 13)

14 Costs (O. 30, r. 14)

15 Fees (O. 30, r. 15)

Order 31 CONSTITUTIONAL CASE

1 Reference by State Court (O. 31, r. 1)

2 Mode of dealing with Case (O. 31, r. 2)

3 Certificate on Case (O. 31, r. 3)

4 Proceedings in State Court (O. 31, r. 4)

Order 32 ADMINISTRATION AND SIMILAR ACTIONS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 32, r. 1)

2 Determination of questions, etc., without administration (O. 32, r. 2)

3 Parties (O. 32, r. 3)

4 Grant of relief in action begun by originating application (O. 32, r. 4)

5 Judgments and orders in administration actions (O. 32, r. 5)

6 Conduct of sale of trust property (O. 32, r. 6)

Order 33 ADMIRALTY PROCEEDINGS AND MARINE INSURANCE CLAIMS

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 33, r. 1)

2 Issue of originating claim and filing of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 33, r. 2)

3 Service out of Singapore (O. 33, r. 3)

4 Warrant of arrest (O. 33, r. 4)

5 Caveat against arrest (O. 33, r. 5)

6 Remedy where property protected by caveat is arrested without good and sufficient reason (O. 33, r. 6)

7 Service of originating claim in action in rem (O. 33, r. 7)

8 Committal of solicitor failing to comply with undertaking (O. 33, r. 8)

9 Execution, etc., of warrant of arrest (O. 33, r. 9)

10 Service on ships, etc.: How effected (O. 33, r. 10)

11 Service on ships, etc., during relevant period (O. 33, r. 11)

12 Applications with respect to property under arrest (O. 33, r. 12)

13 Release of property under arrest (O. 33, r. 13)

14 Caveat against release and payment (O. 33, r. 14)

15 Duration of caveats (O. 33, r. 15)

16 Bail (O. 33, r. 16)

17 Interveners (O. 33, r. 17)

18 Preliminary acts (O. 33, r. 18)

19 Failure to file preliminary act: Proceedings against party in default (O. 33, r. 19)

20 Special provisions relating to collision, etc., actions (O. 33, r. 20)

21 Judgment by default (O. 33, r. 21)

22 Order for sale of ship: Determination of priority of claims (O. 33, r. 22)

23 Appraisement and sale of property (O. 33, r. 23)

24 Undertakings as to expenses (O. 33, r. 24)

25 Payment into and out of Court (O. 33, r. 25)

26 Directions (O. 33, r. 26)

27 Fixing date for trial, etc. (O. 33, r. 27)

28 Stay of proceedings in collision, etc., actions until security given (O. 33, r. 28)

29 Inspection of ship, etc. (O. 33, r. 29)

30 Examination of witnesses and other persons (O. 33, r. 30)

31 Issue of order to attend court (O. 33, r. 31)

32 Proceedings for apportionment of salvage (O. 33, r. 32)

33 Filing and service of summons (O. 33, r. 33)

34 Agreement between solicitors may be made order of court (O. 33, r. 34)

35 Originating application: Procedure (O. 33, r. 35)

36 Limitation action: Parties (O. 33, r. 36)

37 Limitation action: Constitution of limitation fund (O. 33, r. 37)

38 Limitation action: Summons for decree or directions (O. 33, r. 38)

39 Limitation action: Proceedings under decree (O. 33, r. 39)

40 Limitation action: Proceedings to set aside decree (O. 33, r. 40)

41 References to Registrar (O. 33, r. 41)

42 Hearing of reference (O. 33, r. 42)

43 Objection to decision on reference (O. 33, r. 43)

44 Inspection of documents filed in Registry (O. 33, r. 44)

45 Saving for defence under Merchant Shipping Act (O. 33, r. 45)

46 Production of certain documents in marine insurance actions (O. 33, r. 46)

Order 34 ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 34, r. 1)

2 Matters for Judge in person (O. 34, r. 2)

3 Matters for Judge or Registrar (O. 34, r. 3)

4 Preliminary question of law (O. 34, r. 4)

5 Application to set aside award (O. 34, r. 5)

6 Appeals on question of law arising out of award (O. 34, r. 6)

7 Applications for permission to appeal on question of law arising out of award (O. 34, r. 7)

8 Permission to appeal to appellate court (O. 34, r. 8)

9 Extension of time: Applications under section 10 (O. 34, r. 9)

10 Service out of Singapore of summons, notice, etc. (O. 34, r. 10)

11 Requirements as to notice (O. 34, r. 11)

12 Order to attend court and order to produce documents (O. 34, r. 12)

13 Enforcement of interim orders or directions (O. 34, r. 13)

14 Enforcement of arbitration awards (O. 34, r. 14)

15 Registration in General Division of Commonwealth awards (O. 34, r. 15)

Order 35 BILLS OF SALE ACT

1 Restraining removal or sale of goods seized (O. 35, r. 1)

2 Rectification of register (O. 35, r. 2)

3 Entry of satisfaction (O. 35, r. 3)

4 Search of register (O. 35, r. 4)

Order 36 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SECURITY OF PAYMENT ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 36, r. 1)

2 Application for enforcement of adjudication determination (O. 36, r. 2)

3 Application to set aside adjudication determination or judgment (O. 36, r. 3)

Order 37 CHOICE OF COURT AGREEMENTS ACT

1 Definitions and exercise of powers (O. 37, r. 1)

2 Application for recognition, or recognition and enforcement, of foreign judgment (O. 37, r. 2)

3 Application for enforcement of judicial settlement (O. 37, r. 3)

4 Other document to assist Court in determining application (O. 37, r. 4)

5 Language of documents (O. 37, r. 5)

6 Court order (O. 37, r. 6)

7 Application to set aside Court order (O. 37, r. 7)

8 When Court order takes effect (O. 37, r. 8)

9 Security for costs (O. 37, r. 9)

10 Application for enforcement order to enforce foreign judgment or judicial settlement (O. 37, r. 10)

Order 38 COMPANIES ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 38, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 38, r. 2)

3 Entitlement of proceedings (O. 38, r. 3)

4 Directions (O. 38, r. 4)

5 Company to make list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 5)

6 Inspection of list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 6)

7 Notice to qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 7)

8 Advertisement of originating application and list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 8)

9 Affidavit as to claims made by creditors (O. 38, r. 9)

10 Adjudication of disputed claims (O. 38, r. 10)

11 Certifying list of qualifying creditors (O. 38, r. 11)

12 Evidence of consent of qualifying creditor (O. 38, r. 12)

13 Time, etc., of hearing for confirmation of reduction (O. 38, r. 13)

14 Applications under section 148 (O. 38, r. 14)

Order 39 COMPETITION ACT — APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 85 OF COMPETITION ACT

1 Powers under relevant Acts exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 39, r. 1)

2 Application for registration (O. 39, r. 2)

3 Evidence in support of application for registration (O. 39, r. 3)

4 Security for costs (O. 39, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 39, r. 5)

6 Register of Commitments, Directions and Decisions (O. 39, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 39, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 39, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 39, r. 9)

10 Issue of enforcement order (O. 39, r. 10)

11 Application for order under section 85(3) (O. 39, r. 11)

Order 40 CORRUPTION, DRUG TRAFFICKING AND OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES (CONFISCATION OF BENEFITS) ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 40, r. 1)

2 Application for confiscation order (O. 40, r. 2)

3 Application for variation of confiscation orders (O. 40, r. 3)

4 Protection of rights of third party where confiscation order is about to be made or has been made (O. 40, r. 4)

5 Application for restraint order or charging order (O. 40, r. 5)

6 Restraint orders and charging orders (O. 40, r. 6)

7 Discharge or variation of order (O. 40, r. 7)

8 Further application (O. 40, r. 8)

9 Realisation of property (O. 40, r. 9)

10 Receivers (O. 40, r. 10)

11 Application for substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 11)

12 Application for variation of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 12)

13 Application for restraint order or charging order for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 13)

14 Application of Rules 7 and 8 to restraint order or charging order for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 14)

15 Realisation of property after making of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 15)

16 Receiver for enabling satisfaction of substitute property confiscation order (O. 40, r. 16)

17 Compensation (O. 40, r. 17)

18 Disclosure of information (O. 40, r. 18)

19 Investigation into drug dealing and criminal conduct — discharge and variation of orders (O. 40, r. 19)

20 Production orders against financial institutions (O. 40, r. 20)

Order 41 DEBENTURE HOLDERS’ ACTION: RECEIVER’S REGISTER

1 Receiver’s register (O. 41, r. 1)

2 Registration of transfers, etc. (O. 41, r. 2)

3 Application for rectification of receiver’s register (O. 41, r. 3)

4 Receiver’s register evidence of transfers, etc. (O. 41, r. 4)

5 Proof of title of holder of bearer debenture, etc. (O. 41, r. 5)

6 Requirements in connection with payments (O. 41, r. 6)

Order 42 DEBTORS ACT Division 1 — General

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 42, r. 1)

Division 2 — Arrest of judgment debtor

2 Application under section 3 (O. 42, r. 2)

3 Form of order of arrest (O. 42, r. 3)

4 Where judgment debtor summons issued under section 24 (O. 42, r. 4)

5 Conveyance and subsistence money (O. 42, r. 5)

Division 3 — Arrest or attachment before judgment

6 Applications for arrest and attachment before judgment under section 13 or 17 (O. 42, r. 6)

7 Endorsement and form or order (O. 42, r. 7)

8 Claimant to provide defendant’s subsistence (O. 42, r. 8)

9 Mode of seizure before judgment (O. 42, r. 9)

10 Deposit against costs of attachment (O. 42, r. 10)

11 Release on payment of claim and costs (O. 42, r. 11)

12 Claim by third party (O. 42, r. 12)

Division 4 — Judgment debtor summons

13 Judgment debtor summons (O. 42, r. 13)

14 Where 2 or more judgment debtors (O. 42, r. 14)

15 Where judgment or order against firm (O. 42, r. 15)

Division 5 — Judgment notice

16 Judgment notice (O. 42, r. 16)

17 Hearing of judgment notice (O. 42, r. 17)

Division 6 — Commitment

18 Orders of commitment (O. 42, r. 18)

19 Payment by debtor (O. 42, r. 19)

20 Certificate of satisfaction (O. 42, r. 20)

Division 7 — Miscellaneous

21 Security, how given (O. 42, r. 21)

22 Discharge of surety (O. 42, r. 22)

23 Control of Court (O. 42, r. 23)

24 Bankruptcy order against debtor (O. 42, r. 24)

25 Date of order of arrest (O. 42, r. 25)

26 Order for discharge under section 25 (O. 42, r. 26)

27 Costs (O. 42, r. 27)

Order 43 DEFAMATION ACTIONS

1 Application (O. 43, r. 1)

2 Endorsement of claim in libel action (O. 43 r. 2)

3 Obligation to give particulars (O. 43, r. 3)

4 Provisions as to payment into Court (O. 43, r. 4)

5 Statement in open court (O. 43, r. 5)

6 Evidence in mitigation of damages (O. 43, r. 6)

7 Fulfilment of offer of amends under section 7 of Defamation Act (O. 43, r. 7)

Order 44 DISABILITY

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 44, r. 1)

2 Application for permission to institute proceedings (O. 44, r. 2)

3 Person under disability must sue, etc., by litigation representative (O. 44, r. 3)

4 Appointment of litigation representative (O. 44, r. 4)

5 Appointment of litigation representative where person under disability does not file and serve notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 44, r. 5)

6 Application to discharge or vary certain orders (O. 44, r. 6)

7 Admission not to be implied from pleading of person under disability (O. 44, r. 7)

8 Production of documents (O. 44, r. 8)

9 Compromise, etc., by person under disability (O. 44, r. 9)

10 Approval of settlement (O. 44, r. 10)

11 Control of money recovered by person under disability (O. 44, r. 11)

12 Proceedings under Civil Law Act: Apportionment by Court (O. 44, r. 12)

13 Service of certain documents on person under disability (O. 44, r. 13)

Order 45 DISTRESS ACT

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 45, r. 1)

2 Application for writ of distress (O. 45, r. 2)

3 Writ of distress (O. 45, r. 3)

4 Notice of seizure (O. 45, r. 4)

5 Applications under section 10 or 16 (O. 45, r. 5)

6 Sale by public auction (O. 45, r. 6)

7 Return of property unsold (O. 45, r. 7)

8 Procedure in cases under section 20 (O. 45, r. 8)

9 Officer in possession to notify Sheriff of intended release (O. 45, r. 9)

10 Application under section 21 (O. 45, r. 10)

11 Application under section 22(2) (O. 45, r. 11)

12 Address for service (O. 45, r. 12)

13 Suspension of execution of writ (O. 45, r. 13)

14 Costs (O. 45, r. 14)

Order 46 EMPLOYMENT ACT

1 Application (O. 46, r. 1)

2 Orders of Commissioner for Labour (O. 46, r. 2)

3 Certificate of order (O. 46, r. 3)

4 Payment of sums recovered (O. 46, r. 4)

Order 47 INCOME TAX ACT

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 47, r. 1)

2 Certain documents not subject to order for production or inspection (O. 47, r. 2)

3 Publication of information in proceedings (O. 47, r. 3)

4 Confidentiality (O. 47, r. 4)

5 Application for permission of Court (O. 47, r. 5)

6 Order 26, Rule 3 not applicable (O. 47, r. 6)

Order 48 INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 48, r. 1)

2 Matters for Judge in person (O. 48, r. 2)

3 Matters for Judge or Registrar (O. 48, r. 3)

4 Service out of Singapore of originating process (O. 48, r. 4)

5 Enforcement of interim orders or directions (O. 48, r. 5)

6 Enforcement of awards and foreign awards (O. 48, r. 6)

7 Order to attend court and order to produce documents (O. 48, r. 7)

8 Taking of evidence (O. 48, r. 8)

Order 49 LAND TITLES (STRATA) ACT — COLLECTIVE SALE APPLICATIONS

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 49, r. 1)

2 Commencement of proceedings (O. 49, r. 2)

3 Service of summons (O. 49, r. 3)

4 Supporting affidavits (O. 49, r. 4)

5 Objections (O. 49, r. 5)

6 Dispute as to jurisdiction (O. 49, r. 6)

7 Directions (O. 49, r. 7)

Order 50 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS ACT

1 Definition of this Order (O. 50, r. 1)

2 Application of Order 56 (O. 50, r. 2)

3 Applications to Court (O. 50, r. 3)

4 Title of proceedings (O. 50, r. 4)

5 Directions (O. 50, r. 5)

Order 51 MONEYLENDERS’ ACTIONS

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 51, r. 1)

2 Endorsement of originating claim (O. 51, r. 2)

3 Particulars to be included in statement of claim (O. 51, r. 3)

4 Judgment in default of notice of intention to contest or not contest or defence (O. 51, r. 4)

5 Particulars to be included in originating application (O. 51, r. 5)

Order 52 MORTGAGE ACTIONS

1 Application and definition of this Order (O. 52, r. 1)

2 Claims for possession (O. 52, r. 2)

3 Action for possession or payment (O. 52, r. 3)

4 Action by originating claim: Judgment in default (O. 52, r. 4)

5 Foreclosure in redemption action (O. 52, r. 5)

Order 53 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS ACT

1 Interpretation and mode of application (O. 53, r. 1)

2 Production orders (O. 53, r. 2)

3 Confidentiality of documents relating to production orders (O. 53, r. 3)

4 Application for registration (O. 53, r. 4)

5 Evidence in support of application under section 30 (O. 53, r. 5)

6 Register of orders (O. 53, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 53, r. 7)

8 Application to cancel registration (O. 53, r. 8)

9 Enforcement of foreign confiscation order (O. 53, r. 9)

10 Rules to have effect subject to orders (O. 53, r. 10)

11 Application for restraint order or charging order (O. 53, r. 11)

12 Restraint order and charging order (O. 53, r. 12)

13 Discharge or variation of order (O. 53, r. 13)

14 Further application (O. 53, r. 14)

15 Realisation of property (O. 53, r. 15)

16 Receivers (O. 53, r. 16)

17 Restraint orders for instrumentality forfeiture orders (O. 53, r. 17)

18 Disposal of forfeited property (O. 53, r. 18)

19 Compensation (O. 53, r. 19)

20 Application for search warrant (O. 53, r. 20)

21 Service of foreign process (O. 53, r. 21)

Order 54 OATHS AND DECLARATIONS ACT

1 Application and definition of this Order (O. 54, r. 1)

2 Forms and formalities of oaths (O. 54, r. 2)

3 Forms and formalities of affirmation (O. 54, r. 3)

4 Persons physically incapable of taking oath or making affirmation in manner prescribed (O. 54, r. 4)

5 Form of attestation, etc., in affidavit (O. 54, r. 5)

Order 55 OBTAINING EVIDENCE FOR FOREIGN COURTS, ETC.

1 Jurisdiction of Registrar to make order (O. 55, r. 1)

2 Application for order (O. 55, r. 2)

3 Application by Attorney‑General in certain cases (O. 55, r. 3)

4 Person to take and manner of taking examination (O. 55, r. 4)

5 Dealing with deposition (O. 55, r. 5)

Order 56 PARTNERS

1 Actions by and against firms within jurisdiction (O. 56, r. 1)

2 Disclosure of partners’ names (O. 56, r. 2)

3 Service of originating claim (O. 56, r. 3)

4 Filing and service of notice of intention to contest or not contest in action against firm (O. 56, r. 4)

5 Enforcing judgment or order against firm (O. 56, r. 5)

6 Enforcing judgment or order in action between partners, etc. (O 56, r. 6)

7 Attachment of debts owed by firm (O. 56, r. 7)

8 Actions begun by originating application (O. 56, r. 8)

9 Application to person carrying on business in another name (O. 56, r. 9)

10 Applications for orders charging partner’s interest in property, etc. (O. 56, r. 10)

Order 57 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT 2012

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 57, r. 1)

2 Powers under section 48M exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 57, r. 2)

3 Application to register Commission’s Direction or Notice or Appeal Committee’s Decision (O. 57, r. 3)

4 Evidence in support of application to register (O. 57, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 57, r. 5)

6 Register of Directions, Notices and Decisions (O. 57, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 57, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 57, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 57, r. 9)

10 Issue of enforcement order (O. 57, r. 10)

11 Application for enforcement order under section 48M(4) (O. 57, r. 11)

12 Notice to Commission of claim for relief in civil proceedings under section 48O(1) (O. 57, r. 12)

13 Transmission to Commission of judgment or order of Court under section 48O (O. 57, r. 13)

Order 58 PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF HIRE‑PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

1 Application (O. 58, r. 1)

2 Mode of application under Hire‑Purchase Act (O. 58, r. 2)

3 Particulars to be included in statement of claim (O. 58, r. 3)

Order 59 PROCEEDINGS BY AND AGAINST GOVERNMENT

1 Application and definitions of this Order (O. 59, r. 1)

2 Particulars to be included in endorsement of claim (O. 59, r. 2)

3 Service on Government (O. 59, r. 3)

4 Counterclaim and set‑off (O. 59, r. 4)

5 Summary judgment (O. 59, r. 5)

6 Summary applications to Court in certain revenue matters (O. 59, r. 6)

7 Judgment in default (O. 59, r. 7)

8 Third party notice (O. 59, r. 8)

9 Production (O. 59, r. 9)

10 Evidence (O. 59, r. 10)

11 Enforcement and satisfaction of orders (O. 59, r. 11)

12 Attachment of debts, etc. (O. 59, r. 12)

13 Applications under sections 19 and 35 (O. 59, r. 13)

Order 60 RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS

1 Powers under relevant Acts exercisable by Judge or Registrar (O. 60, r. 1)

2 Application for registration (O. 60, r. 2)

3 Evidence in support of application (O. 60, r. 3)

4 Security for costs (O. 60, r. 4)

5 Order for registration (O. 60, r. 5)

6 Register of judgments (O. 60, r. 6)

7 Notice of registration (O. 60, r. 7)

8 Endorsement of service (O. 60, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside registration (O. 60, r. 9)

10 Issuance of enforcement order (O. 60, r. 10)

11 Determination of certain questions (O. 60, r. 11)

12 Rules to have effect subject to orders of President (O. 60, r. 12)

13 Certified copy of General Division judgment (O. 60, r. 13)

Order 61 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — CIVIL LIABILITY ACTIONS

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 61, r. 1)

2 Commencement of action under section 234, 236D, 236G or 236I, etc. (O. 61, r. 2)

3 Application for directions on claims under section 236 or 236K (O. 61, r. 3)

4 Proof of claim under section 236 or 236K (O. 61, r. 4)

5 Powers of Court hearing application (O. 61, r. 5)

6 Other powers (O. 61, r. 6)

7 Trial of issue stated (O. 61, r. 7)

Order 62 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — CIVIL PENALTY ACTIONS

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 62, r. 1)

2 Commencement of civil penalty action, etc. (O. 62, r. 2)

3 Provisions applicable to pleadings (O. 62, r. 3)

4 Default of notice of intention to contest or not contest (O. 62, r. 4)

5 Default of defence (O. 62, r. 5)

6 No joinder of defendants (O. 62, r. 6)

7 Third party proceedings (O. 62, r. 7)

8 Production and inspection of documents (O. 62, r. 8)

9 Directions (O. 62, r. 9)

10 No payment into Court, etc. (O. 62, r. 10)

11 Orders made under section 137ZD(3) or 232(4) (O. 62, r. 11)

12 Costs (O. 62, r. 12)

Order 63 SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT — ORDER FOR DISGORGEMENT AGAINST THIRD PARTY

1 Definitions and application of this Order (O. 63, r. 1)

2 Commencement of action under section 236L (O. 63, r. 2)

3 Application for directions on claims under section 236L (O. 63, r. 3)

4 Proof of claim under section 236L (O. 63, r. 4)

5 Powers of Court (O. 63, r. 5)

6 Other powers (O. 63, r. 6)

7 Trial of issue stated (O. 63, r. 7)

8 Application by Authority (O. 63, r. 8)

Order 64 SERVICE OF FOREIGN PROCESS

1 Definition of this Order (O. 64, r. 1)

2 Service of foreign legal process pursuant to letter of request (O. 64, r. 2)

3 Alternative mode of service of foreign legal process (O. 64, r. 3)

4 Service of foreign legal process under Civil Procedure Convention (O. 64, r. 4)

5 Costs of service, etc., to be certified by Registrar (O. 64, r. 5)

Order 65 SIMPLIFIED PROCESS FOR PROCEEDINGS IN MAGISTRATE’S COURT OR DISTRICT COURT

1 Application and purpose of, and powers of Court under, this Order (O. 65, r. 1)

2 Upfront production (O. 65, r. 2)

3 Excluded interim applications (O. 65, r. 3)

4 Simplified trial (O. 65, r. 4)

Order 66 SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR POSSESSION OF LAND

1 Proceedings to be brought by originating application (O. 66, r. 1)

2 Jurisdiction (O. 66, r. 2)

3 Form of originating application (O. 66, r. 3)

4 Affidavit in support (O. 66, r. 4)

5 Service of originating application (O. 66, r. 5)

6 Application by occupier to be made party (O. 66, r. 6)

7 Order for possession (O. 66, r. 7)

8 Enforcement order for possession (O. 66, r. 8)

9 Setting aside order (O. 66, r. 9)

Order 67 TERRORISM (SUPPRESSION OF FINANCING) ACT

1 Interpretation and application (O. 67, r. 1)

2 Application for warrant for search and seizure or restraint order (O. 67, r. 2)

3 Application by Public Prosecutor to revoke or vary warrant or order (O. 67, r. 3)

4 Application by interested person to revoke or vary warrant for search and seizure or restraint order or for examination of property (O. 67, r. 4)

5 Application for continuation of warrant for search and seizure or restraint order (O. 67, r. 5)

6 Application for appointment of manager (O. 67, r. 6)

7 Application for order to destroy property (O. 67, r. 7)

8 Application for order of forfeiture (O. 67, r. 8)

9 Application to set aside or vary forfeiture orders (O. 67, r. 9)

10 Confidentiality of documents (O. 67, r. 10)

Order 68 VARIABLE CAPITAL COMPANIES ACT 2018

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 68, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 68, r. 2)

3 Entitlement of proceedings (O. 68, r. 3)

4 Directions (O. 68, r. 4)

Order 69 PATENTS ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 69, r. 1)

2 Action for infringement (O. 69, r. 2)

3 Objections to validity of patent (O. 69, r. 3)

4 Admissions (O. 69, r. 4)

5 Production of documents (O. 69, r. 5)

6 Experiments (O. 69, r. 6)

7 Restrictions on admission of evidence (O. 69, r. 7)

8 Determination of question or application where Registrar declines to deal with it (O. 69, r. 8)

9 Proceedings for determination of certain disputes (O. 69, r. 9)

10 Application for rectification of register of patents (O. 69, r. 10)

11 Application for permission to amend specification under section 83 (O. 69, r. 11)

12 Service of documents (O. 69, r. 12)

13 Appeals under Act (O. 69, r. 13)

14 Notice of appeal (O. 69, r. 14)

15 Respondent’s notice (O. 69, r. 15)

16 Hearing of appeal (O. 69, r. 16)

Order 70 TRADE MARKS ACT

1 Definitions of this Order (O. 70, r. 1)

2 Applications to Court (O. 70, r. 2)

3 Proceedings for infringement of registered trade mark: Validity of registration disputed (O. 70, r. 3)

4 Appeals (O. 70, r. 4)

5 Respondent’s notice (O. 70, r. 5)

6 Hearing of appeal (O. 70, r. 6)

FIRST SCHEDULE Saving and Transitional Provisions SECOND SCHEDULE Application or disapplication of provisions to categories of cases THIRD SCHEDULE Civil procedure conventions FOURTH SCHEDULE Court fees Table of Derivations

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Published in Subsidiary Legislation Supplement on 01 Dec 2021

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