101Standing over of motor accident proceedings for assessment of damages

101 Standing over of motor accident proceedings for assessment of damages

101 Standing over of motor accident proceedings for assessment of damages

(1) This rule applies to motor accident proceedings for the assessment of damages.

(2) The Commission may—

(a) direct in motor accident proceedings that the proceedings be stood over generally, and

(b) give further directions concerning the review of motor accident proceedings that have been stood over.

(3) Unless the Commission orders differently, motor accident proceedings are taken to be discontinued on the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph (b) if—

(a) the proceedings have been stood over generally on terms allowing a party to restore the proceedings for hearing, and

(b) the proceedings have not been restored within the period of 6 months after the day on which the proceedings were stood over.

(4) The President is to ensure that—

(a) a list is maintained of motor accident proceedings that have been stood over under this rule, and

(b) the list is managed in accordance with any applicable procedural directions.