Under which rule does the Supreme Court have the authority to grant summary judgment?

The authority of the Supreme Court to grant summary judgment is outlined in rules 292-293 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR). These rules provide the framework and conditions under which a party may apply for summary judgment, allowing the court to make a judgment on a matter without a full trial when there is no real prospect of successfully defending the claim. This ensures efficiency in the judicial process and helps to avoid unnecessary legal costs and delays.

The relevant provisions detail the necessary steps a party must take to seek summary judgment, including the requirement for the applicant to satisfy the court that there is no genuine issue requiring a trial. The focus is on the merits of the case based on the evidence presented before the court, and these rules empower the court to make determinations akin to final judgments in appropriate circumstances.

In contrast, the other choices do not pertain specifically to the summary judgment process. Rules 280-289 deal with particulars of claims, while rules 200-210 focus on pre-trial procedures and case management. The sections of the Federal Court Act address matters relating to the Federal Court, which, while significant, are not applicable to the Supreme Court in Queensland concerning summary judgment under the UCPR.