Rule 10.5 Further proceedings where objector does not become party opponentI1

England

(1)

Where an objector does not become a party opponent the registrar must—

(a)

forward a copy of the objector’s letter of objection to the petitioner;

(b)

invite the petitioner to send comments on the objector’s letter F1to reach the court by no later than a date specified by the registrar, being a date 21 days after the date on which the petitioner will be deemed by rule 17.5 to have received the objector’s letter;

(c)

forward to the chancellor a copy of every letter of objection received in respect of the petition and any comments received from the petitioner.

(2)

The chancellor must take account of any letters of objection, and any comments on them received from the petitioner, in reaching a decision on the petition.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in rule 10.5(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2020) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1184), rules 1(2), 12(b) (with rule 23(3)(4))

Commencement

I1: Rule 10.5 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 28.1(2)