Article 3 Application for an extension of time

An application may be made in writing for the period of 14 days or, as the case may be, 28 days specified in rule 2(4) above to be extended.

The application may be made either before or after that period has expired.

The application must be accompanied by a statement setting out the reasons why the applicant is or was unable to make the application within that period and a copy of the application and the statement must be sent to every other party to the proceedings.

An application for an extension of time under this rule shall be determined by a single justice of the peace without a hearing unless the justice otherwise directs.

The justices' chief executive for the court shall notify all the parties of the justice’s decision.