425Order on hearing of application

### 425 Order on hearing of application > > (1)  On the hearing of a general application for directions, the Court or a judge – > > > > > > (a) is to make any order as may be appropriate in relation to the steps to be taken in the proceeding and the costs of those steps; and > > > > > > > (b) may exercise any of the powers conferred by [rule 550](#GS550@EN) . > > > (2)  On the hearing of a general application for directions in an action in tort brought by one of the parties to a marriage against the other during the subsistence of the marriage in which an application for a stay has not been made, the judge is to consider whether the power to stay the action under [section 7A(2) of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-090#GS7A@Gs2@EN) [Married Women's Property Act 1935](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1935-090) ought to be exercised, whether or not that matter is raised by a party.