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Rule 8.39 Service of the application

(1)

The applicant must serve the application and a copy of the applicant's written evidence on—

(a)

any respondent;

(b)

the person in whose favour the reviewable disposition is alleged to have been made; and

(c)

such other persons as the court directs.

(2)

Where an application includes an application relating to land, the applicant must serve a copy of the application on any —

(a)

mortgagee;

(b)

trustee of a trust of land or settlement; and

(c)

other person who has an interest in the land,

of whom particulars are given in the application.

(3)

Any person served under paragraph (2) may make a request to the court in writing, within 14 days beginning with the date of service of the application, for a copy of the applicant's written evidence.

(4)

Any person who —

(a)

is served with copies of the application and the applicant's written evidence under paragraph (1); or

(b)

receives a copy of the applicant's written evidence following a request under paragraph (3),

may, within 14 days beginning with the date of service or receipt, file a statement in answer.

(5)

A statement in answer filed under paragraph (4) must be verified by a statement of truth.