Rule 8 Leave to defendF1

A defendant may show cause against an application at any time by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the judge.

Any affidavit made under this rule shall be lodged with the chief clerk and a copy shall be served on the plaintiff by the defendant.

Where the application is listed for substantive hearing, any affidavit made under this rule shall be lodged and served no later than three days before the hearing date.