# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.30: Mode ... of trial

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to section 62(4) of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, every cause and any issue arising therein shall be tried by a judge without a jury.
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(3) Unless the judge otherwise directs, every cause listed for hearing and any issue arising therein shall be heard by a judge in chambers and adjourned into court for judgment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.30
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