593Preparation of issues

593 Preparation of issues

(1)  In any proceeding, if the issues of fact in dispute are not sufficiently defined, the Court or a judge may order that the parties prepare issues.

(2)  [Rule 593 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2008, No. 128, Applied:31 Dec 2008] On an application for an order, the parties and their practitioners –

(a) may be orally examined; and

(b) are to produce any document which may be necessary for the issues to be settled.

(3)  If the parties differ as to the issues ordered to be prepared, the issues are to be settled by, or as directed by, the Court or a judge.