Rule 2.45 Hearsay and expert evidence

Northern Ireland

(1)

R.S.C. Order 38, rules 5 and 19(1) shall not apply in relation to an undefended cause in the High Court.

(2)

R.S.C. Order 38, rule 19 shall have effect in relation to a defended cause in the High Court as if—

(a)

for the words “this Order” in paragraph (3), there were substituted a reference to rule 2.41 of these Rules; and

(b)

paragraph (4) were omitted.

(3)

Unless in any particular case the court otherwise directs, C.C.R. Order 38, rule 19(1), shall not apply in relation to an undefended cause pending in [^f1 F1the county court].

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in rule 2.45(3) substituted (31.10.2016) by The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/301), rules 1(1), 2(11); S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(a)

Footnotes

f1: Words substituted by S.R. 2005 No. 497 with effect from 05.12.05

Notes on Part II

Footnotes

f1: Words inserted by S.R. 2005 No. 497 with effect from 05.12.05