35Ex parte proceedings in Consumer and Commercial Division

#### 35 Ex parte proceedings in Consumer and Commercial Division 35 Ex parte proceedings in Consumer and Commercial Division > > (1) This rule applies to proceedings for the exercise of functions of the Tribunal that are allocated to the Consumer and Commercial Division of the Tribunal. > > > (2) Where a hearing is held for proceedings to which this rule applies, the Tribunal may proceed to hear the proceedings in the absence of a party who has failed to attend the hearing if— > > > > > (a) the Tribunal is satisfied that notice of the hearing was duly served on the party, or > > > > > (b) the Tribunal, being satisfied that service of notice of the hearing on the party has been duly attempted or having given directions under rule 15 to bring it to the notice of the party, considers that justice requires that the matter be dealt with in the absence of the party. > > > (3) If proceedings to which this rule applies are adjourned by the Tribunal in the absence of a party, a registrar is to give notice (or direct that notice be given) of the time and place of the adjourned hearing to the absent party.