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Article 143 Time for serving a witness summons

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(1)

The general rule is that a witness summons is binding if it is served at least 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court or tribunal.

(2)

The court may direct that a witness summons shall be binding although it will be served less than 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court or tribunal.

(3)

A witness summons which is—

(a)

served in accordance with this rule; and

(b)

requires the witness to attend court to give evidence,

is binding until the conclusion of the hearing at which the attendance of the witness is required.