Rule 28.5 Fixing or confirming the trial date and giving directionsF1

(1)

As soon as practicable after the date specified for filing a completed pre-trial check list the court shall—

(a)

fix the date for the trial, unless it has already done so;

(b)

give any directions for the trial, including a trial timetable, which it considers appropriate; and

(c)

specify any further steps that need to be taken before trial.

(2)

The court shall give the parties at least 3 weeks’ notice of the date of the trial unless, in exceptional circumstances, the court directs that shorter notice be given.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 28 substituted (1.10.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/572), rule 1(1), Sch. 2 (with rule 2)