258Striking out certain matters

258 Striking out certain matters

(1)  The Court or a judge may order to be struck out or amended in any endorsement or pleading any matter that –

(a) may be unnecessary or scandalous; or

(b) may tend to prejudice or delay the fair trial of the proceeding.

(2)  [Rule 258 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2001, No. 100, Applied:12 Sep 2001] If the document which contains the matter to be struck out or amended is filed, the Court or a judge may order that the document be removed from the file.

(3)  If an order is made under subrule (1) , the Court or judge may order the costs of the application to be paid as between solicitor and client.