18Directions hearing in relation to representation order

18 Directions hearing in relation to representation order

(1)  If a representation order is made in relation to an action, the Court is to hold a directions hearing.

(2)  A registrar is to give all parties not less than 21 days notice in writing of the directions hearing.

(3)  Notice of the directions hearing is to –

(a) be given within 7 days after the date of a representation order; and

(b) specify the date, time and place of the directions hearing.

(4)  At the directions hearing, the Court may –

(a) [Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] in order to ascertain if any other person seeks to consent to the representation order, direct that the existence of the proceeding to which the representation order relates be published; and

(b) [Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] give a direction as to the manner and form of publication of the existence of the proceeding; and

(c) [Rule 18 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] give a direction as to the manner of legal representation of parties at the trial of the proceeding; and

(d) give any other direction.