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Article 5 Court’s power to vary requirements under these Rules

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(1)

The court may—

(a)

shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under these Rules;

(b)

dispense with a requirement for service under these Rules (even after service was required); and

(c)

consider an application made orally instead of in writing.

(2)

A person who wants an extension of time must—

(a)

apply when serving the application for which it is needed; and

(b)

explain the delay.