510Service of affidavits

### 510 Service of affidavits > > (1)  An affidavit, other than an answering affidavit or affidavit in reply, is not to be used on the hearing of an application unless it has been filed and a copy has been served on each party concerned at least 48 hours before the time appointed for the hearing of the application. > > > (2)  [Subrule (1)](#GS510@Gs1@EN) does not apply – > > > > > > (a) to an application for an order to show cause; or > > > > > > > (b) to an application which is made *ex parte*; or > > > > > > > (c) if the application is so urgent that [subrule (1)](#GS510@Gs1@EN) ought not be enforced. > > > (3)  An answering affidavit or an affidavit in reply is not to be used on the hearing of an application unless it has been filed and a copy has been served on each party concerned as soon as practicable. > > > (4)  If [subrule (1)](#GS510@Gs1@EN) or [(3)](#GS510@Gs3@EN) is not complied with, the Court or a judge may – > > > > > > (a) permit the affidavit to be used, notwithstanding the non-compliance, on any terms as may be proper; or > > > > > > > (b) adjourn the application on any terms as may be proper and allow the affidavit to be read on the adjourned hearing.