# The Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015, Rule 1.1: Overriding objective

Extent: E

(1) The overriding objective of these Rules is to enable the court to deal with cases justly.
(2) Dealing with a case justly includes, so far as practicable—
(a) ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing;
(b) saving expense;
(c) dealing with the case in ways that are proportionate to the importance of the case and the complexity of the issues; and
(d) ensuring that it is dealt with expeditiously and fairly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1568/rule/1.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/faculty-jurisdiction-rules-2015/rule-1.1
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