14.22   Pleadings in proceedings for defamation, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, death and personal injury

(cf SCR Part 15, rule 23 (16) and (17))

(1)  This Division does not apply to pleadings in proceedings for the recovery of damages for:

(a)  defamation, or

(b)  malicious prosecution, or

(c)  false imprisonment, or

(d)  trespass to the person, or

(e)  death, or

(f)  personal injury.

(2)  Despite subrule (1), the court may order that this Division is to apply to any or all pleadings in any such proceedings (including pleadings filed before the order is made) with such variations (if any) as the court may direct.