426Pleadings—trial without

426 Pleadings—trial without (1) This rule applies if, in a proceeding, the court considers that— (a) the issues between the parties can be defined without pleadings or further pleadings; or (b) for any other reason the proceeding may properly be tried without pleadings or further pleadings. (2) The court may order that the proceeding be tried without pleadings or further pleadings. (3) If the court makes an order under subrule (2), it may order the parties to prepare a statement of facts and issues involved in the proceeding or, if the parties do not agree on a statement, may settle a statement itself. Particulars Division 2.6.4 Rule 430