Rule 2.47 Application for rescission of decree [ or conditional order]

^f1An application by a respondent—

shall be made to a judge and shall be heard in open court.]

Unless otherwise directed, the notice of the application shall be served on the petitioner not less than 14 days before the day fixed by the proper officer or chief clerk, as the case may be, for the hearing of the application.

The applicant shall file an affidavit showing that the notice of the application has been served.

The application shall be supported by an affidavit setting out the allegations on which the applicant relies and a copy of the affidavit shall be served on the petitioner.