Rule 23 Interpretation and application of this Part

In this Part “hearsay evidence” means evidence consisting of hearsay within the meaning of Article 3(3) of the Civil Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 21) (in this rule referred to as “the 1997 Order”).

Expressions used in this Part and in the 1997 Order have the same meaning in this Part as they have in that Order.

This Part applies in relation to the trial or hearing of an issue or question arising in any civil proceedings, and to a reference, inquiry or assessment of damages, as it applies to the trial or hearing of any civil proceedings.