502Affidavits generally

502 Affidavits generally

[Rule 502 Substituted by S.R. 2004, No. 56, Applied:21 Jul 2004]

(1)  The hearsay rule does not apply to evidence in an affidavit used in an interlocutory application if the party who adduces the evidence also adduces evidence of its source.

(2)  [Rule 502 Subrule (2) substituted by S.R. 2004, No. 79, Applied:29 Sep 2004] Despite subrule (1) , unless a judge otherwise directs, the hearsay rule applies to evidence in an affidavit used on an interlocutory application for an order –

(a) to extend or waive a time limit on the start of proceedings that is imposed by statute; or

(b) to extend or waive a time limit on the continuation of proceedings that is imposed by statute; or

(c) to set aside a judgment; or

(d) to dismiss proceedings for want of prosecution; or

(e) to finally dispose of the rights of the parties to the proceedings.

(3)  [Rule 502 Subrule (3) inserted by S.R. 2007, No. 23, Applied:02 May 2007] [Rule 502 Subrule (3) amended by S.R. 2012, No. 90, Applied:17 Oct 2012] [Rule 502 Subrule (3) omitted by S.R. 2015, No. 99, Applied:06 Jan 2016] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(4)  [Rule 502 Subrule (4) inserted by S.R. 2012, No. 90, Applied:17 Oct 2012] [Rule 502 Subrule (4) omitted by S.R. 2015, No. 99, Applied:06 Jan 2016] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(5)  [Rule 502 Subrule (5) inserted by S.R. 2012, No. 90, Applied:17 Oct 2012] [Rule 502 Subrule (5) omitted by S.R. 2015, No. 99, Applied:06 Jan 2016] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .