The General matter type is available across all States and Territories. It is a basic matter type that can be used without the need for specific details related to a particular area of law.
We recommend using the General matter type when no other relevant matter type is currently available in Smokeball.
Some areas of law have their own specialised general matter type, tailored for both State/Territory and practice areas. For example:
- Conveyancing has the Conveyancing General matter type.
- Estate Administration has the Estate Administration General matter type.
Common Cards and Layouts
The following Contact Cards are available on a General matter:
- Client
- Other Side with its Solicitor
- Additional Contact
Uncommon Contact Cards and Layouts
Uncommon contact cards are also available for selection on a matter-by-matter basis:
- Barrister
- Previous Solicitor
Learn how to select uncommon contacts from within the matter.
If you don’t see a contact card needed for this matter type, you can submit a request for it to be added to Smokeball.
Precedent Library
The General matter provides access to the General Precedent Profile. It includes a pre-set Precedent Library folder for File Setup containing non-legally drafted precedents for everyday use. It also includes the short cut icons to Court & Authority Forms and Marketplace Precedents:
If the Precedent Profile does not appear in the Precedent Library, please ensure that you have subscribed to the Precedent Profile.
If you don’t see a commonly used and publicly available form and you would like it added to Smokeball, you can request a form.
Precedent Spotlight
Smokeball provides an automated Legal Profession Uniform Law Standard Costs Disclosure Form for Clients – Fees Under $3000 – Schedule 1 Form (Form 1).