# The Family Proceedings Rules 1991, Rule 2.35: Further provisions as to date of trial


Except with the consent of the parties or by leave of a judge, no cause, whether defended or undefended, shall be tried until after the expiration of 10 days from the date on which directions for trial were given:
Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to a cause entered in the special procedure list.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1247/rule/2.35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-1991/rule-2.35
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