Paragraph 16 Determinations and orders as to procedure
(1)
A party may at any time request that the court order a particular form of procedure to be adopted for the disposal of all or any of the issues in the case.
(2)
On receipt of such a request the court may—
(a)
invite the other parties to lodge written submissions as regards the request; or
(b)
deal with it by way of hearing.
(3)
Having considered any submissions made by the parties, the court is to determine the form of procedure (whether or not the form requested) to be adopted for the disposal of all or any of the issues in the case.