22D. Hearing of applications (P. 3, r. 22D)

The Court hearing an application in any Category 1A proceedings is to convene a case conference to give directions on the conduct of the proceedings.

An application in any Category 1A proceedings is to be heard and determined in chambers.

Unless the Court otherwise directs, an application in any Category 1A proceedings is to be decided on evidence given by affidavit.

Despite paragraphs (2) and (3), the Court hearing an application in any Category 1A proceedings may direct any party or person to appear before the Court, and may issue a summons to compel that party or person to appear before the Court, for either or both of the following purposes:

to give evidence;

to be cross-examined.

The Court hearing an application in any Category 1A proceedings is to convene a case conference to give directions on the conduct of the proceedings.

An application in any Category 1A proceedings is to be heard and determined in chambers.

Unless the Court otherwise directs, an application in any Category 1A proceedings is to be decided on evidence given by affidavit.

Despite paragraphs (2) and (3), the Court hearing an application in any Category 1A proceedings may direct any party or person to appear before the Court, and may issue a summons to compel that party or person to appear before the Court, for either or both of the following purposes:

to give evidence;

to be cross-examined.