Rule 54.12 Permission decision without a hearingF1

This rule applies where the court, without a hearing—

The court will serve its reasons for making the decision when it serves the order giving or refusing permission in accordance with rule 54.11.

F2Subject to paragraph (7), the claimant may not appeal but may request the decision to be reconsidered at a hearing.

A request under paragraph (3) must be filed within 7 days after service of the reasons under paragraph (2).

The claimant, defendant and any other person who has filed an acknowledgment of service will be given at least 2 days' notice of the hearing date.

The court may give directions requiring the proceedings to be heard by a Divisional Court.

Where the court refuses permission to proceed and records the fact that the application is totally without merit in accordance with rule 23.12, the claimant may not request that decision to be reconsidered at a hearing.