Originally from Arbitration in Asia, Second Edition

From page 18 of Cap 4A - The Rules of the High Court

1. Underlying objectives (O. AA, r.1)

The underlying objectives of these rules are--

(a) to increase the cost-effectiveness of any practice and procedure to be followed in relation to proceedings of the Court;

(b) to ensure that a case is dealt with as expeditiously as is reasonably practicable;

(c) to promote a sense of reasonable proportion and procedural economy in the conduct of proceedings;

(d) to ensure fairness between the parties;

(e) to facilitate the settlement of disputes; and

(f) to ensure that the resources of the Court are distributed fairly.