Rule 2.9 Computation of time

(1)

This rule shows how to calculate any period of time for doing any act which is specified—

(a)

by these rules;

(b)

by a practice direction; or

(c)

by a direction or order of the court.

(2)

A period of time expressed as a number of days must be computed as clear days.

(3)

In this rule “clear days” means that in computing the numbers of days—

(a)

the day on which the period begins; and

(b)

if the end of the period is defined by reference to an event, the day on which that event occurs,

are not included.

(4)

Where the specified period is 7 days or less and includes a day which is not a business day, that day does not count.

(5)

When the period specified—

(a)

by these rules or a practice direction; or

(b)

by any direction or order of the court,

for doing any act at the court office ends on a day on which the office is closed, that act will be in time if done on the next day on which the court office is open.