Rules of the Supreme Court 1971
Div 1Introductory
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Division 1 — Introductory
- Which proceedings to be commenced by originating summons 360
Division 2 — Administration and trusts
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Executors etc. seeking certain relief without administration 360
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Executors etc. applying for administration 361
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Service of summons issued under r. 2 or 3 361
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Decision without judgment for administration 362
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Orders which may be made on application for administration etc. of trusts 362
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Interference with discretion of trustee etc. 363
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Conduct of sale of trust property 363
Division 4 — Declaration on originating summons
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Construction of written instruments 363
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Construction or validity of legislation 364
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Court may refuse to determine summons in some cases 364
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Effect of contracts for sale etc. of land 364
Division 5 — General
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Form and issue of originating summons 365
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Order 7 applies to originating summons 365
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Time for appearance 365
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Entry of appearance 366
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When appearance not required 366
18A. Time for service where appearance not required 367
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Fixing time for hearing summons 367
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Evidence at hearing to be by affidavit 368
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Hearings in absence of party 368
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Order made ex parte may be set aside 369
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Costs thrown away by non‑attendance of party 369
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Hearings not completed on hearing date 369
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Other matters that may be included in one summons 370
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Directions as to hearings, evidence etc. 370
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Adjourning hearings 370
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Court’s powers and procedure at hearings 371
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Transfer of Land Act 1893 s. 129C applications, directions as to 372
Order 59 — Applications and proceedings in chambers