GOVERNMENT GAZETTE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA · Rule PART 1 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 1. Definitions and overriding objective ... Special case and adjudication upon points of law and facts

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No.4 RulesoftheHighCourtofNamibia:HighCourtAct,1990................................................................. 1________________

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MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

No.4 2014

RULESOFTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA:HIGHCOURTACT,1990

Undersection39oftheHighCourtAct,1990(ActNo.16of1990),withtheapprovalofthePresidentoftheRepublicofNamibia,Ihave-

(a) madetherulesfortheconductoftheproceedingsoftheHighCourtofNamibiaassetoutintheSchedule;

(b) repealedGovernmentNoticesNo.59of10October1990,No.60of10October1999,No.187of12December1992,No.148of9December1993,No.81of16April1996,No.221of14November1997,No.69of1April1998,No.189of1August2000,No.221of16December2002,No.141of5September2006,No.6of1February2008,No.253of22November2010andNo.57of13May2011;and

(c) determinedthatthesaidrulescomeintooperationon16April2014.

P. T. DAMASEBJUDGE-PRESIDENTHIGH COURT OF NAMIBIA Windhoek,24December2013

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SCHEDULE

ARRANGEMENTOFRULES

Rule

PART1INTRODUCTORYPROVISIONS

1. Definitionsandoverridingobjective2. Registrar’sofficehours3. Rulesofcourtandpracticedirections4. Forms

PART2COURTPROCESSBEFOREJUDICIALCASEMANAGEMENT

5. Declarationbycedentinanycauseormatter6. Particularsoflitiganttobeprovided7. Combinedsummons8. Serviceofprocess9. Proofofservice10. ServiceofprocessemanatingfromoutsideNamibia11. ServiceofprocessoutsideNamibia12. Edictalcitation13. Substitutedservice14. Noticeofintentiontodefend15. Defaultjudgment16. Rescissionofdefaultjudgment

PART3JUDICIALCASEMANAGEMENT

17. Applicationofoverridingobjectivebycourt18. Powerofcourttomanagecases19. Obligationsofpartiesandlegalpractitionersinrelationtojudicialcasemanagement20. Protectivecostsordersincasesofpublicinterest21. Individualdocketallocationtomanagingjudges22. JCMprocedureuntiltrial23. Caseplanningconference24. Proposalsbypartiesinanticipationofcasemanagementconference25. Casemanagementconference26. Pre-trialconference27. Statushearing,furthercasemanagementconferenceandrelaxationofrulesandorders28. Discovery29. Expertwitness:general30. Appointmentofcourtexpert31. Generalprovisionsrelatingtocourtexpert32. Interlocutorymattersandapplicationfordirections33. Medicalexaminationinmattersinvolvingdeathorbodilyinjury34. Examinationorinspectionofproperty35. Furnishingofexaminationorinspectionreports36. Plans,photos,diagramsandmodels37. Procuringevidencefortrialbysubpoena


38. Referraltoalternativedisputeresolution(ADR)39. ObligationsofpartieswherematterreferredtoADR

PART4PROCEDURALSTEPSINRESPECTOFCAUSES

40. Joinderofpartiesandcausesofaction41. Consolidationofactionsandinterventionofpersonsasplaintiffsordefendants42. Proceedingsbyandagainstpartnerships,firmsandassociations43. Changeofparties44. Representationofparties

PART5PLEADINGS

45. Pleadingsingeneral46. Plea47. Replication48. Counterclaim49. Pleatocounterclaim50. Thirdpartyprocedure51. Closeofpleadings52. Amendmentofpleadings

PART6NON-COMPLIANCEWITHRULESOFCOURT,PRACTICEDIRECTIONS

ORCOURTORDERS

53. Sanctionsforfailuretocomplywiththoserules,practicedirectionorcourtorderordirection54. Sanctions for non-compliance in absence of defaulting party obtaining relief, relaxation,

extensionorcondonation55. Upliftmentofbar,extensionoftime,relaxationorcondonation56. Relieffromsanctionsoradverseconsequences

PART7APPLICATIONFORSPECIFICORDERSORJUDGMENTS

57. Exception58. Applicationtostrikeout59. Securityforcosts60. Summaryjudgment61. Irregularproceedings62. Judgmentbyconsent63. Specialcaseandadjudicationuponpointsoflawandfacts64. Offertosettle

PART8APPLICATIONS

65. Requirementsinrespectofanapplication66. Oppositiontoapplication67. Referralofapplicationforevidenceortotrial68. Defaultofappearanceatapplicationhearing69. Counter-application70. Miscellaneousmattersrelatingtoapplications71. Judicialcasemanagementofapplications72. Ex parteapplication


73. Urgentapplication74. Contemptofcourtapplication75. Applicationinrespectofreviewoftaxationofcosts76. Reviewapplication77. Oppositiontoreviewapplication78. Electionapplication79. ApplicationintermsofPOCA80. Admissionoflegalpractitioners81. Applicationforappointmentofcurator82. Appointmentofcuratorad litem83. Appointmentofcuratorbycourt84. Releasefromcuratorship85. Sworntranslators86. Revivalofrule nisi

PART9MATRIMONIALCAUSESANDMATTERS

87. Matrimonialproceedings-generalprovisions88. Restitutionorder89. ApplicationofJCMtomatrimonialproceedings90. Interimandpendingmatrimonialmatters

PART10TRIAL

91. Evidencetakenoncommission92. Witnessstatement93. Useofservedwitnessstatementattrial94. Noticetoadmitfacts95. Noticetoadmitorproducedocuments96. Setdownofdefendedactionoropposedmotion97. Withdrawal,abandonmentandsettlement98. Non-appearanceofpartyorlegalpractitionerattrial99. Onusofproofandprocedureattrial100. Absolutionfromtheinstance,closingaddressesandjudgment101. Variationofprocedure,transferofcasesandcosts102. Recordofproceedings

PART11POST-TRIALORPOST-HEARINGMATTERS

103. Variationandrescissionoforderorjudgmentgenerally104. Execution:general105. Executionagainstmovablepropertyingeneral106. Executionagainstincorporealproperty,liensandrealrights107. Attachmentofdebtheldbygarnishee108. Conditionsprecedenttoexecutionagainstimmovablepropertyandtransferofjudgments109. Executionagainstimmovableproperty110. Procedureforsaleofimmovableproperty111. Transferofpropertyanddistributionofproceedsfromsale112. Superannuation113. Interpleader


PART12CRIMINALPROCEEDINGS

114. Criminalproceedings

PART13APPEALS

115. Leavetoappeal116. Civilappealfrommagistrates’courts117. Contentofrecordincivilappeal118. Criminalappealfrommagistrates’courts119. Appealintermsofanylegislation120. CriminalappealtoSupremeCourt121. CivilappealtoSupremeCourt

PART14TARIFFSANDTAXATION

122. Tariffofcourtfees123. Tarifffordeputy-sheriff124. Feesofinstructinglegalpractitionerandinstructedlegalpractitioner125. Taxationandtariffoffeesoflegalpractitioners

PART15MISCELLANEOUSANDGENERAL

126. Translationofdocuments127. Interpretationoforalevidenceintoofficiallanguage128. AuthenticationofdocumentsexecutedoutsideNamibiaforusewithinNamibia129. Commissionersofcourt130. Citationofforeignauthority131. Preparationofcourtdocuments132. Lapseofsummonsandinactivecases133. Deliveryofreservedjudgment134. Destructionofdocuments135. Registrationandelectronic-filing136. Availabilityofe-justicesystem137. Reportbyregistraronworkofcourt138. Savingsandtransitionalprovisions

AnnexuresANNEXURE“A”: FormsANNEXURE“B”: CourtfeesANNEXURE“C”: Tariffoffeesofdeputy-sheriffsANNEXURE“D”: Tariffoffeesofinstructinglegalpractitionersonthescaleasbetweenparty

andpartyANNEXURE“E”: Tariffoffeesofinstructedlegalpractitionersonthescaleasbetweenpartyand

party


PART1INTRODUCTORYPROVISIONS

Definitions and overriding objective

1. (1) IntheserulesanywordorexpressiontowhichameaninghasbeengivenintheActbearsthatmeaning,andunlessthecontextotherwiseindicates-

“action”meansaproceedingcommencedbysummonsorbywritintermsofrule7;

“affidavit” means a written statement signed by the deponent thereof under oath or affirmationadministeredbyaCommissionerofOathsintermsoftheJusticesofthePeaceandCommissionerofOathsAct,1963(Act16of1963);

“alternativedisputeresolution”referredtointheserulesas‘ADR’meansconciliationormediation;

“application”meansanapplicationonnoticeofmotionascontemplatedinPart8;

“casemanagementconference” meansaconferencecalledbythemanagingjudgeintermsoftheserules;

“casemanagementday”meansatleastonedayineveryweek,otherthanduringvacation,onwhichamanagingjudgeconductscasemanagementintermsofrules23,25,26and27andthedatesofeachmanagingjudge’scasemanagementdaysarepublishedbytheregistraratleasttwomonthsinadvanceoftheearliestsuchdate;

“casemanagementmeeting”meansameetingintermsofPart3orPart8calledbythepartiesandattendedbytheirlegalpractitioners,iftheyarerepresented;

“case plan” means the plan for further proceedings submitted by either the parties or their legalpractitioners,ifrepresented,beforethecaseplanningconferenceordirectedbythemanagingjudgeatsuchconferenceintermsofrule23;

“caseplanorder”meanstheordermadebythemanagingjudgeafterthecaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23;

“case planning conference”means the initial casemanagement conference called by themanagingjudgeintermsofrule23;

“causeormatter” includesaction,suitorotheroriginatingprocessorapplication;

“clerk”meanstheclerkofamanagingjudge;

“combinedsummons”meansasummonswithparticularsofclaimannexedtoitintermsofrule7;

“court”meanstheHighCourtofNamibiaoradivisionthereof;

“courtday”meansanydaywhichisnotaSaturday,Sundayorpublicholidayandonlycourtdaysmustbeincludedinthecomputationofanytimeexpressedindaysprescribedbytheserules,fixedbyanyorderofcourtorstipulatedinanycaseplanorder,casemanagementorderorpre-trialorder;

“CriminalProcedureAct,1977”meanstheCriminalProcedureAct,1977(ActNo.51of1977);

“day”meansacourtday;


“deliver”meanstoservecopiesonallpartiesandfiletheoriginalwiththeregistrarandtheserviceorfilingcouldbebyelectronicmeans;

“directions” meansuchprescriptions,instructionsordirectivesgivenbyamanagingjudgeofhisorherowninitiativeintermsofPart3oronapplicationbythepartiesintermsofrule32;

“docketallocation”referstotheprocessoftheallocationofadocketorfileofacasetoamanagingjudgedesignatedintermsofrule21;

“document”includesahandwrittenortypeddocument,acomputerprint-out,apleading,photograph,film, recordingof sound,plan, recordofapermanentor semi-permanentcharacterand informationrecordedorstoredelectronicallyorbymeansofanyotherdevice;

“ElectoralAct,1992”meanstheElectoralAct,1992(ActNo.24of1992);

“e-justice”meanstheinternet-basedsystemfordeliveringprocessandmaintainingcourtcasefilesinthecourtandtheletter‘e’inthee-justicebeingreferencetotheword‘electronic’asdefined;

“electronic”meanstechnologyhavingelectrical,digital,magnetic,wireless,optical,electromagneticalorotherintangibleformorsimilarcapabilities;

“file”meanstofilewiththeregistrar;

“flexibleradius”inrespectofserviceofanycourtdocument,meansservicewithinalocalauthorityareawheretherelevantdivisionofthecourtissituatedintermsofrules8(3),14(3),44(2)(b),64(8),65(5),65(7)(c),76(5)(a)and90(2)orwhereveritmaybenecessary;

“Government Attorney’’ means the government attorney referred to in the Government AttorneyProclamationNo.R161of1982;

“inactivecase” meansacasewherethereisnoactivityascontemplatedinrule132;

“instructedlegalpractitioner”meansalegalpractitionerinstructedbyanotherlegalpractitioner,theGovernmentAttorney,theheadofaLawCentreortheDirectorofLegalAidappointedintermsoftheLegalAidAct,1990(ActNo.29of1990)torenderadvocacyservicesrelatedtoproceedingsinanycauseormatterinrespectoftheitemslistedinSectionBofAnnexureE,regardlessofwhethersuchinstructedlegalpractitionerpractiseswithorwithoutafidelityfundcertificate issuedintermsoftheLegalPractitionersAct,1995;

“judicialcasemanagement”referredtointheserulesas‘JCM’,meansthejudicialmanagementofcasesforattainingtheobjectivessetoutinPart3;

“judge”meansajudgeofthecourt,includingamanagingjudge,sittinginopencourtorotherwisethaninopencourt;

“Judge-President”meanstheJudge-Presidentofthecourt;

“LegalPractitionersAct,1995”meanstheLegalPractitionersAct,1995(ActNo.15of1995);

“legal practitioner”means a personwho, in termsof theLegalPractitionersAct, 1995has beenadmittedandauthorisedtopractiseasalegalpractitionerorisdeemedtohavebeensoadmittedandauthorisedandpractisesforpersonalgainorisintheserviceofalawcentreortheState;

‘‘legalyear’’meansacalendaryear;


“managingjudge”meansajudgetowhomadocketoracaseisallocatedtomanagethedocketorcaseintermsoftheserules;

“managingjudge’smotioncourt”meansatleasttwodaysinatermonwhichamanagingjudgehearsanymatterrequiredtobeheardundertheserulesonamotioncourtdayoranyothermatterdirectedbythemanagingjudgetobesoheard;

“master” meanstheMasteroftheHighCourtappointedintermsofsection2oftheAdministrationofEstatesAct,1965(ActNo.66of1965)andincludesadeputymasterandanassistantmaster;

“matrimonialcause”meansanactionfordivorce,annulmentofmarriageoranyinterlocutoryprocessrelatedtoamatrimonialcause;

“motioncourt”meansasessionofthecourtforthehearingofunopposedmattersandinrespectofacauseormatternotallocatedtoamanagingjudgeandsetdownbyapartyonadatefixedbytheregistrar,consistingofafirstsessionandsecondsession;

“party”andanyreferencetoplaintiff,defendant,applicantorrespondentoranylitigantintermsoftheserulesincludeshisorherlegalpractitioner,asthecontextmayrequire;

“practicedirections” meansthedirectionsmadebytheJudge-Presidentintermsofrule3fortheorderlyconductofcourtproceedings;

“pre-trialconference” meansthefinalcasemanagementconferenceheldintermsofrule26beforethehearingortrial;

“presidingjudge”meansthejudgewhopresidesatatrialintermsofrules98to101orwhopresidesatthehearingofanapplicationunderPart8;

“PreventionofOrganizedCrimeAct,2004”referredtointheserulesas‘POCA’,meansthePreventionofOrganizedCrimeAct,2004(ActNo.29of2004);

“process”includesanyofficialcourtdocumentandpleadings;

“Prosecutor-General”meanstheProsecutor-GeneralappointedintermsofArticle88(1)oftheNamibianConstitution;

“publish”,inrelationtotheregistrarmeans,topublishbygivingnoticetotheLawSocietyofNamibia,publicationonthecourt’swebsiteorbyanyothermeanswhichtheregistrarconsiderstobeappropriateinthecircumstances;

“registereduser”meansanindividualinhisorhercapacityassherifforalegalpractitionerorafirmoflegalpractitionerstowhomorwhichhasbeenissuedaloginpasswordbytheregistrarfore-justicetoelectronicallygenerate,deliverandfileprocessandmaintaincourtcasefilesinthecourt;

“registrar”meanstheregistrarofcourtappointedintermsofsection30oftheActandincludesadeputyregistrarandassistantregistrarappointedintermsofthesaidsection;

“residualcourtroll”meansacourtrollforthehearingofamatternotdealtwithbyamanagingjudge,includingurgentapplications,interlocutorymotionsnotdealtwithbyamanagingjudge,unopposedmatrimonialcausesoranyothercauseasmayintheJudgePresident’sdiscretionbearrangedfortheexpeditiousdispatchofthebusinessofthecourt,thedatesandpurposewhereofarepublishedbytheregistraratthecommencementofalegalyear;

“service”meanstheserviceofadocumentforwhichserviceisrequiredbytheserulesinanymannerreferredtoinrules8,10,11,12and13;


“servicebureau”means theadministrativeunitestablishedby theregistrar toassistan individualwhoisnotaregisteredusertocarryoutlitigationwiththee-justicesystemathisorherowncost;

“setdown”meansthesetdownofatrialoropposedmotionintermsofrule96;

“sheriff”meansthesheriffappointedintermsofsection30oftheActandincludesanadditionalsheriff,adeputy-sheriffandanassistanttoadeputy-sheriffappointedintermsofthatsection;

“statushearing”meansanenquiryconductedbythemanagingjudgetodeterminethepositionofaffairsataparticulartimeinrespectofacaseintermsofrule27;

“SupremeCourt”meanstheSupremeCourtofNamibia;

“theAct”meanstheHighCourtAct,1990(ActNo.16of1990);and

“thirdparty”meansapersonreferredtoinrule50againstwhomathirdpartyclaimispursued.

(2) ThesearerulesfortheconductofproceedingsinthecourtandforgivingeffecttotheprovisionsofArticle12(1)oftheNamibianConstitutionandtheoverridingobjectivesetoutinsubrule(3)governstheapplicationoftheserules.

(3) Theoverridingobjectiveoftheserulesistofacilitatetheresolutionoftherealissuesindisputejustlyandspeedily,efficientlyandcosteffectivelyasfaraspracticableby-

(a) ensuringthatthepartiesareonanequalfooting;

(b) savingcostsby,amongothers,limitinginterlocutoryproceedingstowhatisstrictlynecessaryinordertoachieveafairandtimelydisposalofacauseormatter;

(c) dealingwithacauseormatterinwayswhichareproportionateto-

(i) theamountorvalueofthemonetaryclaiminvolved;

(ii) theimportanceofthecause;

(iii) thecomplexityoftheissuesandthefinancialpositionoftheparties;

(d) ensuringthatcasesaredealtwithexpeditiouslyandfairly;

(e) recognising that judicial timeand resourcesare limitedand thereforeallotting toeachcauseanappropriateshareofthecourt’stimeandresources,whileatthesametimetakingintoaccounttheneedtoallotresourcestoothercauses;and

(f) consideringthepublicinterestinlimitingissuesindisputeandintheearlysettlementofdisputesbyagreementbetweenthepartiesindispute.

(4) The factors thatacourtmayconsider indealingwith the issuesarising from theapplicationoftheoverridingobjectiveinclude-

(a) theextenttowhichthepartieshavecompliedwithanypre-trialrequirementsoranyothermandatoryorvoluntarypre-trialprocess;

(b) theextenttowhichthepartieshaveusedreasonableendeavourstoresolvethedisputebyagreementortolimittheissuesindispute;


(c) the degree of promptness with which the parties have conducted the proceeding,includingthedegreetowhicheachpartyhasbeenpromptinundertakinginterlocutorystepsinrelationtotheproceeding;

(d) the degree towhich any lack of promptness by a party in undertaking the step orproceedinghasarisenfromcircumstancesbeyondthecontrolofthatparty;

(e) anyprejudicethatmaybesufferedbyapartyasaconsequenceofanyorderproposedtobemadeoranydirectionproposedtobegivenbythecourt;

(f) the public importance of the issues in dispute and the desirability of a judicialdeterminationofthoseissues;

(g) theextenttowhichthepartieshavehadthebenefitoflegaladviceandrepresentation;and

(h) anyotherrelevantmatter.

Registrar’s office hours

2. (1) Theofficesoftheregistrarmust,exceptonSaturdays,Sundaysandpublicholidays,beopenfrom09h00to13h00andfrom14h00to15h00for thepurposeof issuinganyprocessorfilinganydocument,butforthepurposeoffilinganoticeofintentiontodefendoranoticeofintentiontooppose,theofficesmustbeopenfrom09h00to13h00andfrom14h00to16h00.

(2) Despitesubrule(1),theregistrar-

(a) mayinexceptionalcircumstancesissueprocessoracceptdocumentsatanytimeandinthatcaseheorshemustrecordinwritingthoseexceptionalcircumstancesandplacesuchrecordonthefileinquestion;and

(b) mustissueprocessoracceptdocumentsatanytimewhendirectedtodosobytheJudge-PresidentorajudgedesignatedbytheJudge-President.

Rules of court and practice directions

3. (1) Theserulesandanypracticedirectionsmadethereunderprovideforacourt-drivenprocessfortheconductofproceedingsinthecourt.

(2) Wherethereisaconflictbetweenaruleofcourtandapracticedirectiontheruleofcourttakesprecedence.

(3) TheJudge-Presidentmay, for theorderlyconductofproceedings inanycauseormatter,issueorcausetobeissuedpracticedirectionsorrepealandreplacethepracticedirectionsoramendaprovisionofapracticedirection.

(4) The Judge-Presidentmust publish in theGazette any practice directionmade oramendmentmadetoapracticedirectionundersubrule(3).

(5) Legal practitioners and litigantsmust comply with all practice directions issuedunderthisruleandfailuretodosomayattractsanctions.

(6) Proceedingsinstitutedunderthepreviousrulesorpracticedirectionsare,fromthedateofcomingintooperationoftheserules,governedbytheserulesandthepracticedirectionsmadeundertheserulesunlessotherwisedirectedbythecourt,ajudgeorthemanagingjudge.


Forms

4. AnnexureA contains Forms 1 to 28 and these are provided as a guide to legalpractitionersor litigantsrepresenting themselvesandmustbeused,withnecessaryadaptation,asnearaspossibletotheparticularruletowhichtheformrelatesandthepleadingornoticemustshowwhethertherelevantcourtistheseatofthecourtoradivisionthereof.

PART2COURTPROCESSBEFOREJUDICIALCASEMANAGEMENT

Declaration by cedent in any cause or matter

5. (1) Whereapersonhasacquiredarightofactionthroughacession,thatperson(hereafter“thecessionary”)maynotactonhisorherownbehalfinanycauseormatterinthecourtunderthatcession,unlesswhenheorsheforthefirsttimelodgesanyprocessinthecauseormatterwiththeregistrar,heorsheatthesametimefileswiththeregistrarasworndeclarationbythepersonwhocededtherightofactiontohim(hereafter“thecedent”).

(2) Thedeclarationreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustbeinsuchformastheJudge-Presidentmayprescribeinapracticedirectionandthecedentmustdeclarethat-

(a) thecessionisagenuinetransactionintermsofwhichheorshetrulyintendstocedehisorherrightsintheclaimtothecessionary;

(b) heorshehasnotcededtheclaimtothecessionarytoenablethecessionarytoactonhisorherbehalfinthelegalproceedinginreturnforpaymentmade,tobemadeorpromisedtobemadetothecessionary;

(c) thecessionisnotforanypurposethatdefeatsanylaw;and

(d) thecessionaryhasnotheldhimselforherselfoutasapersonqualifiedtorepresentamemberofthepublicinlegalproceedingscontrarytoanylaw.

(3) Adeclarationreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustbemadebythecedentbeforeamemberoftheNamibiaPoliceholdingtherankofwarrantofficerorabovewhomust,beforeadministeringtheoathoraffirmation,explaintothedeclarantthatifthedeclarationisfalsethecedentisliableforperjuryoranyothercompetentverdictandmay,onconviction,beliableforanycriminalsanction.

(4) Thisruledoesnotapplytoacauseormatterinwhichapersonisrepresentedbyalegalpractitioner.

Particulars of litigant to be provided

6. (1) Ineveryactionorapplication alegalpractitionermustfilewiththeregistrara return containing the particulars set out in subrule (4) in such form asmay be prescribed andpublishedbytheregistrarwiththeapprovaloftheJudge-President.

(2) If anyparty to an actionor application is not representedby a legal practitionerthat partymustfile the return referred to in subrule (1) togetherwith the issueof the summons,application,noticeofintentiontodefendornoticeofopposition.

(3) TherequirementtofileareturnintermsofthisruledoesnotapplytotheGovernmentAttorney, except that the Government Attorney must file such return on withdrawing as legalpractitionerofrecordofapartyintermsofrule44.


(4) Thereturnrequiredtobefiledintermsofsubrule(1)mustcontainthefollowinginformationabouttheparty,whetherthepartyisrepresentedbyalegalpractitionerornot-

(a) inthecaseofanaturalperson,hisorherfullnames,identitynumberwhereavailableandifaNamibiancitizenoranyotherpersonordinarilyresidentinNamibia,hisorherphysicaladdressandwhereavailable,hisorhertelephoneorcellularphonenumberorboth,workplacetelephonenumber,facsimilenumberandpersonalorworkplaceemailaddressorboth;

(b) inthecaseofaclosecorporation,itsnameandregistrationnumber,postaladdressandregisteredofficereferredtoinsection25oftheCloseCorporationsAct1988(ActNo.26of1988)andtheparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofatleastonememberorofficerasdefinedinthatActandtheparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofitsaccountingofficerappointedintermsofsection59ofthatAct;

(c) in the case of a company, its name and registered number, postal address andregisteredofficereferredtoinsection178oftheCompaniesAct2004(ActNo.28of2004)andtheparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofatleastonedirectorandthesecretaryreferredtoinsection223ofthatActincludingallparticularsreferredtoinsection223(1)ofthatActand,incaseoftheofficerorsecretaryofanyotherbodycorporate,theparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(b)ofsection223(1)ofthatAct;

(d) inthecaseofanyotherjuristicperson,theparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofatleastoneofficerorsecretaryoraperson,bywhatevernamecalled,runningitsaffairs;and

(e) inthecaseofatrustwhichisdulyauthorisedtolitigate,theparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofalltrusteesandareferencenumbergivenbythemastertothetrustdeedregisteredwiththemaster.

(5) Theparticularsprovidedintermsofsubrule(4)remainbindingonthepartytowhomtheyrelateandmaybeusedbythecourtorbytheotherpartytoeffectserviceofanynoticeordocumentonthatpartyorgivenoticetothatparty,incaseofhisorherlegalpractitionerofrecordwithdrawinganditbecomesnecessaryforthecourtoranypartytorequirethepresenceofthatpartybeforethecourtinrelationtotheactionorapplicationtowhichthereturnrelates.

(6) Apartymust,ifnolongerrepresentedbyalegalpractitionerorifthereisachangeintheparticularsofthatpartyrequiredbysubrule(1),assoonaspracticabledeliveranoticetotheregistrarandtoalltheotherpartiesinformingthemthatheorsheisnolongerrepresentedbyalegalpractitionerorofthechangeinparticulars.

(7) If,withinfivedaysofthewithdrawalofthelegalpractitionerofrecordorchangeinparticulars,thenewparticularsarenotsodeliveredascontemplatedinsubrule(6)theoldparticularsremainbindingascontemplatedinsubrule(5).

Combined summons

7. (1) Apersonwhowishestoinstituteanactionagainstanyotherpersonmay,subjecttorule45,makeaclaimbysuingoutoftheofficeoftheregistraracombinedsummonswhichmustbeasnearasispossibletotheexampleinForm1.

(2) Asummonsisconsideredashavingbeenproperlyissuedwhentheregistrardate-stampsitwiththeofficialcourtstampanduniquelynumbersitforidentificationpurposes.


(3) Where the plaintiff seeks relief in respect of several distinct claims founded onseparateanddistinctfacts,suchclaimsandfactsmustbeseparatelyanddistinctlystated.

(4) Acombinedsummonsconsistsoftwopartsnamelythefirstpartwhichisaddressedtothesheriffandthesecondpartwhichcontainsparticularsoftheclaim.

(5) ThefirstpartofacombinedsummonsmustfollowtheexampleinForm1andisaddressedtothesheriffdirectinghimorher-

(a) toinformthedefendant,amongotherthings,thatifheorshedisputestheclaimandwishes todefendheorshemust,withinthetimestatedtherein,whichtimemustnot,subjecttosection24oftheAct,belessthan10days,givenoticeofhisorherintentiontodefend;and

(b) todrawto thedefendant’sattention the termsof rule23(3)andmustalwaysendwiththefollowingwords:‘Assoonasthemanagingjudgehasgivennoticeofacaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23(1),youwillberequiredtomeetwiththeplaintiffinordertoagreeacaseplanforsubmissiontothemanagingjudgeandfortheexchangeofpleadingsandthetimewithinwhichyouwilldeliveryourpleawillbedeterminedbythecourthavingregardtosuchplanandifyoufailtocooperateinsubmittingsuchplan,thecourtwilldeterminethetimewithinwhichyoumustdeliveryourpleaandyoumustcomplywithsuchorder’.

(6) Thesecondpartofacombinedsummonsconsistsof theparticularsofclaimandmustbeheadedassuchandiftheplaintiffisrepresentedbyalegalpractitioner,theparticularsmustcontaintheaddressofthelegalpractitionerwithinaflexibleradius.

(7) The plaintiff’s legal practitioner or if the plaintiff is unrepresented, the plaintiffhimselforherselfmustsigntheparticularsofclaim.

(8) Theparticularsofclaimmustcontainastatementofthematerialfactsreliedonbytheplaintiffinsupportofhisorherclaim,thecauseofactionandthereliefclaimed,whichstatementmustalsocomplywithrule45.

(9) Acombinedsummonsmustsetout-

(a) thenameand,whereknown,thefirstnameorinitialsbywhichthedefendantisknowntotheplaintiff,hisorherresidenceorplaceofbusinessand,whereknown,hisorheroccupationand,ifheorsheissuedinanyrepresentativecapacity,thatcapacityandthesummonsmustalsostatethedefendant’ssex;

(b) thefullnames,sex,occupationandtheresidenceorplaceofbusinessoftheplaintiff,andwhereheorshesuesinarepresentativecapacity,thatcapacity;

(c) iftheplaintiffelectstoreceiveanysubsequentdocumentbyelectronicmeansthroughe-justice,heorshemuststatehisorherelectronicaddress;and

(d) thecauseofactionandthereliefclaimed.

(10) Theplaintiff or if legally represented, his or her legal practitioner,must indicatean addresswithin a flexible radius,whichmay be an electronic address, atwhich service of allsubsequentpleadingsanddocumentswillbeacceptedinthesuit.

(11) After the combined summons has been signed, stamped and numbered by theregistrar,itmustbereturnedtotheplaintifforifrepresented,tohisorherlegalpractitioner,forthepurposeofservice.


Service of process

8. (1) Serviceofanyprocessofthecourtdirectedtothedeputy-sheriffandanydocumentinitiatingapplicationoractionproceedingsmustbeeffectedbythesheriffinoneorotherofthewayssetoutinthisrule.

(2) Serviceofanyprocessreferredtoinsubrule(1)maybeeffected-

(a) bydeliveringacopythereofpersonallytothepersontobeserved,butifthepersontobeservedisaminororapersonunderlegaldisability,servicemustbeeffectedontheguardian,tutor,curatororthelikeofthatminororpersonunderdisability;

(b) wherepersonalserviceisnotreasonablypossible,byleaving,subjecttosubrule(5),acopyoftheprocessattheplaceofresidenceorplaceofbusinessofthepersontobeserved,butwheresuchpersonisaminororapersonunderlegaldisabilityservicemustbeeffectedontheguardian,tutor,curatororthelikewiththepersonapparentlyinchargeofthepremisesatthetimeofdelivery,beingapersonapparentlynotlessthan16yearsofage,andforthepurposesofthisparagraphwhenabuilding,otherthanahotel,boarding-house,hostelorsimilarresidentialbuilding,isoccupiedbymorethanonepersonorfamily,‘residence’or‘placeofbusiness’meansthatportionofthebuildingoccupiedbythepersononwhomserviceistobeeffected;

(c) bydeliveringacopythereofattheplaceofemploymentofthepersontobeservedorattheplaceofemploymentoftheguardian,tutor,curatorortheliketothatpersonwhoisapparentlynotlessthan16yearsofageandapparentlyinauthorityoverthepersontobeserved;

(d) ifthepersontobeservedhaschosenadomicilium citandi,bydeliveringorleavingacopythereofatthedomiciliumsochosen;or

(e) bydeliveringacopythereoftoanyagentwhoisdulyauthorisedinwritingtoacceptserviceonbehalfofthepersontobeserved.

(3) Serviceofanyprocessmayalsobeeffected-

(a) on a company or other body corporate, by handing a copy of the process to aresponsibleemployeeofthecompanyorbodyatitsregisteredofficesoritsprincipalplaceofbusinessinNamibiaorifnosuchemployeeiswillingtoacceptservice,byaffixingacopytothemaingateordoorofsuchofficeorplaceofbusinessorinanyothermannerprovidedbyanylawortheserules;

(b) onapartnership,firmorvoluntaryassociation,byhandingacopyoftheprocesstoaresponsibleemployeeorofficialattheplaceofbusinessofthepartnership,firmorassociationorifithasnoplaceofbusiness,byservingacopyoftheprocessonapartner,theownerofthefirmorthechairpersonorsecretaryofthecommitteeorothermanagingbodyofsuchassociationasthecasemaybe,inoneofthemannerssetforthinthisrule;

(c) onaregionalcouncilorlocalauthoritycouncil,byhandingacopyoftheprocessonthechairpersonorchiefexecutiveofficerofthecounciloronanypersonactingonbehalfofthatperson;

(d) onastatutorybody,byhandingacopytothesecretaryorsimilarofficerofthatbodyoranypersonactingonbehalfofthatperson;and


(e) ontheState,aminister,deputyministerorotherofficialoftheStateinhisorherofficialcapacity,byhandingacopytoaresponsibleemployeeattheofficesoftheGovernmentAttorneyortherelevantministryororganoftheStaterespectively.

(4) Whereatanypremisescontemplatedinsubrule(2)or(3),nopersoniswillingtoacceptservice,servicemaybeeffectedbyaffixingacopyoftheprocessto-

(a) themaindoorofthepremisesconcerned;or

(b) ifthisisnotaccessible,anyotherplacetowhichthepublichasaccess.

(5) Wheretwoormorepersonsaresuedintheirjointcapacityastrustees,liquidators,executors,administrators,curatorsorguardiansorinanyotherjointrepresentativecapacity,servicemustbeeffectedoneachoftheminanymannersetoutinthisrule.

(6) Wherethepersontobeservedwithanyprocessordocumentinitiatingapplicationproceedings is already represented by a legal practitioner of record in the matter to which theapplication is interlocutory or incidental, the process may be served by the party initiating theproceedingsonthelegalpractitionerandif thatlegalpractitionerisaregistereduserofe-justice,servicemustbeeffectedbye-justice.

(7) Servicebythedeputy-sheriffmustbeeffectedbetweenthehoursof07h00and19h00,exceptthatnoserviceofanycivilsummons,orderornoticeandnoproceedingsoractrequiredinanycivilaction,excepttheissueorexecutionofawarrantofarrest,maybevalidlyeffectedonaSundayunlessthecourtorajudgedirectsotherwise.

(8) Itisthedutyofthedeputy-sherifforotherpersonservingtheprocessordocumentstoexplainthenatureandcontentsthereoftothepersononwhomserviceisbeingeffectedandtostateinhisorherreturnofserviceoronthesignedreceiptthatheorshehasdoneso.

(9) Whereitisnotpossibletoeffectserviceinanymannerdescribedinthisrule,thecourtmay, on application of the personwishing to cause service to be effected, give directionsinregardtheretoandwheresuchdirectionsaresoughtinregardtoserviceonapersonknownorbelieved tobewithinNamibia, butwhosewhereabouts therein cannotbe ascertained, rule13(2)applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext.

Proof of service

9. (1) ServiceofanyprocessofthecourtinNamibiaisproved-

(a) whereservicehasbeeneffectedbythedeputy-sheriff,bythereturnofserviceofthatdeputy-sheriff;

(b) whereservicehasbeeneffectedbyelectronicmeanswithe-justice,byane-justiceelectronicprint-outofsuchservice;

(c) whereservicehasnotbeeneffectedbythedeputy-sherifforintermsofparagraph(b),byanaffidavitofthepersonwhoeffectedserviceorinthecaseofserviceonalegalpractitioneroramemberofhisorherstaff,theStateoranyminister,deputyministeroranyotherofficialoftheState,inhisorhercapacityassuch,bytheproductionofasignedreceiptfromthepersononwhomtheprocesswasserved.

(2) The document which serves as proof of service must, together with the servedprocessordocument,withoutdelaybefurnishedtothepersonatwhoserequestservicewaseffected.


(3) Withinfivedaysfromreceiptofthedocumentwhichservesasproofofserviceandtheprocessordocumentreferredtoinsubrule(2),thepersononwhoserequestservicewaseffectedmustfilewiththeregistrareachsuchdocumentonbehalfofthepersonwhoeffectedservice.

(4) Wheneverthecourtisnotsatisfiedastotheeffectivenessoftheservice,itmayorderanyfurtherstepsthatitconsiderspracticableandreasonabletobetaken.

Service of process emanating from outside Namibia

10. (1) WherearequestfortheserviceonapersoninNamibiaofanycivilprocessor citation is received from a State, territory or court outsideNamibia and is transmitted to theregistrarintermsofsection29(2)oftheAct,theregistrarmusttransmittoadeputy-sherifforanypersonappointedbyajudgeofthecourtforserviceofsuchprocessorcitation-

(a) twocopiesoftheprocessorcitationtobeserved;and

(b) twocopiesofatranslationinEnglishofthatprocessorcitation,iftheoriginalisinanyotherlanguage.

(2) Servicemustbeeffectedbydeliveringtothepersontobeservedonecopyoftheprocessorcitationtobeservedandonecopyofthetranslation,ifany,thereofinaccordancewiththisrule.

(3) Afterserviceiseffectedthesherifforthedeputy-sherifforthepersonappointedtoservetheprocessorcitationmustreturntotheregistraronecopyoftheprocessorcitationtogetherwith-

(a) proofof service,whichmustbebyaffidavitmadebeforeamagistrate, justiceofthepeaceorcommissionerofoathsbythepersonbywhomserviceiseffectedandverified-

(i) inthecaseofservicebythesherifforadeputy-sheriff,bythecertificateandsealofofficeofthatsheriffordeputy-sheriff;or

(ii) inthecaseofservicebyapersonappointedbyajudgeofthecourt,bythecertificateandsealofofficeoftheregistrar;and

(b) particularsofchargesforthecostofeffectingtheservice.

(4) Theparticularsofchargesforthecostofeffectingserviceunderthisrulemustbesubmittedtothetaxingofficerofthecourt,whomustcertifythecorrectnessofsuchchargesorotheramountpayableforthecostofeffectingservice.

(5) The registrarmust, aftereffecthasbeengiven toany request for serviceofcivilprocessorcitation,returntothePermanentSecretaryforJustice-

(a) therequestforservicereferredtoinsubrule(1);

(b) theproofofservicetogetherwithanappropriatecertificatedulysealedwiththesealofthecourtforuseoutofitsjurisdiction;and

(c) theparticularsofchargesforthecostofeffectingserviceandthecertificateorcopythereof,certifyingthecorrectnessofsuchcharges.


Service of process outside Namibia

11. (1) Serviceofprocessoranydocumentinaforeigncountrymustbeeffected-

(a) wherethereisnolawinthatcountryprohibitingsuchserviceortheauthoritiesofthatcountryhavenotinterposedanyobjectiontosuchserviceby-

(i) theheadof anyNamibiandiplomaticor consularmission in that foreigncountryauthorisedtoservesuchprocessordocument;

(ii) anyforeigndiplomaticorconsularofficeroftheforeigncountrytoNamibiawhoattendstotheserviceofprocessordocumentsonbehalfofNamibiainthatforeigncountry;

(iii) anofficialsigningasoronbehalfoftheheadofthedepartmentdealingwiththeadministrationofjusticeinthatforeigncountryandisauthorisedunderthelawofthatcountrytoserveprocessordocument;or

(b) where the foreign country is a designated country in terms of legislationwhichprovidesforthereciprocalserviceofcivilprocess,intermsofthatlegislation.

(2) Any process of court or document to be served in a foreign countrymust, unlesstheofficiallanguageoroneoftheofficiallanguagesofthatforeigncountryconcernedisEnglish,beaccompaniedbyasworn translation thereof intoanofficial languageof thatcountryorpartof thatcountryinwhichtheprocessordocumentistobeservedtogetherwithacertifiedcopyoftheprocessordocumentandthetranslation.

(3) Anyprocessordocumenttobeservedasprovidedinsubrule(1)mustbedeliveredtotheregistrartogetherwithrevenuestampstothevalueofN$250affixedthereto,exceptthatnorevenuestampsarerequiredwhereserviceiseffectedonbehalfoftheGovernmentofNamibia.

(4) The registrarmust, after defacement of the revenue stamps affixed to the processordocument, transmitanyprocessordocumentdelivered in termsofsubrule(3), togetherwith thetranslationreferredtoinsubrule(2),tothePermanentSecretaryforForeignAffairsortoadestinationindicatedbythePermanentSecretaryforForeignAffairsforserviceintheforeigncountryconcernedandtheregistrarmustsatisfyhimselforherselfthattheprocessordocumentallowsasufficientperiodforservicetobeeffectedingoodtime.

(5) ServiceofanyprocessordocumentintheRepublicofSouthAfricaisproved-

(a) whereservicehasbeeneffectedbyasheriff,bythereturnofserviceofthatsheriff;

(b) whereservicehasbeeneffectedbyanyotherperson,inthemannerdescribedinsubrule(6).

(6) Serviceofanyprocessordocumentinaforeigncountry,otherthanaforeigncountryreferredtoinsubrule(1)(b)andtheRepublicofSouthAfricawheretheservicehasbeeneffectedbyasheriff,isprovedbyacertificatedulyauthenticatedintermsofthelawsofthecountryofthepersoneffectingserviceintermsofsubrule(1)inwhichheorshe-

(a) identifieshimselforherselfthatheorsheisauthorisedunderthelawofthatcountrytoserveprocessordocumenttherein;

(b) statesthattheprocessordocumentinquestionhasbeenservedasrequiredbythelawofthatcountryandsetsoutthemannerandthedateofsuchservice;and


(c) affirmsthatthelawofthecountryconcernedpermitshimorhertoserveprocessofthecourtordocumentsorthat thereisnolawinthatcountryprohibitingsuchserviceandthattheauthoritiesofthatcountryhavenotinterposedanyobjectiontotheservice.

(7) Ifthecourtisnotsatisfiedastotheeffectivenessoftheserviceitmayordersuchfurtherstepstobetakenasitconsiderspracticableandreasonable.

Edictal citation

12. (1) ApersonmaynotserveanyprocessordocumentoutsideNamibiawherebyproceedingsareinstitutedinthecourtwhethertheaddressofthepersontobeservedisknownornot,exceptbyleaveofthecourtgrantedintermsofthisruleandsubjecttorule11(1)(b).

(2) Apersondesiringtoobtaintheleavereferredtoinsubrule(1)mustmakeapplicationtothecourtsettingoutconciselythe-

(a) natureandextentofhisorherclaim;

(b) groundsonwhichitisbasedandonwhichthecourthasjurisdictiontoentertaintheclaim;and

(c) mannerofservicewhichthecourtisaskedtoauthorise,

andif themannerproposedisotherthanbypersonalservice,theapplicationmustfurthersetoutthelast-knownwhereaboutsofthepersontobeservedandtheinquiriesmadetoascertainhisorherpresentwhereabouts.

(3) Onreceiptofanapplicationmadeundersubrule(2),thecourtmaymakeanorderastothemannerofserviceandorderthetimewithinwhichnoticeofintentiontodefendistobegivenandanyotherstepthatthepersontobeservedmusttakeandifservicebypublicationisordered,theservicemaybeonForm2approvedandsignedbytheregistrar.

(4) ApersondesiringtoobtainleavetoeffectserviceoutsideNamibiaofanydocument,other thanonewherebyproceedingsareinstituted,mayeithermakeapplicationforsuchleaveintermsofsubrule(2)orrequestsuchleaveatanycasemanagementconferenceandinthelattercasenopapersneedbefiledinsupportoftherequestandthecourtmayactonsuchinformationasmaybegivenfromthebarorgiveninanyothermannerasitmayrequireandmaymakeanyorder.

(5) Anorderobtainedintermsoftheserulesmustbeservedinthemannersetoutinrule11.

Substituted service

13. (1) Where it is impossible to effect service withinNamibia in termsof rule 8orwhereapersondesirestoeffectservicebuttheaddressofthepersontobeservedisunknown,thepersondesiringtoeffectservicemustmakeapplicationtothecourtonForm3settingoutallrelevantinformationandinthatcaserule12(2)applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttothatapplication.

(2) ApersondesiringtoobtainleavetoeffectserviceinNamibiabywayofpublicationofanydocument,otherthanonewherebyproceedingsareinstituted,maymakeapplicationforsuchleaveintermsofthisruleorrequestsuchleaveatanycasemanagementconference,statushearingorpre-trialconferenceand,inthelattercase,nopapersneedbefiledinsupportoftherequestandthecourtmayactonsuchinformationasmaybegivenfromthebarorgiveninanyothermannerasitmayrequireandmaymakeanyorder.


Notice of intention to defend

14. (1) Thedefendantineverycivilactionis,subjecttosection24oftheAct,allowed10daysafterserviceofsummonsonhimorherwithinwhichtodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefendeitherpersonallyorthroughhisorherlegalpractitioner,exceptthatthedaysfrom16Decemberto15Januarybothinclusivearenottobecountedinthetimeallowedwithinwhichtodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefend.

(2) In actions against theStateor against anyminister, deputyministeror anyofficialintheserviceoftheStateandinhisorherofficialcapacity,thetimeallowedfordeliveryofnoticeofintentiontodefendisnotlessthan20daysafterserviceofthesummons,unlessthecourthasspecificallyauthorisedaperiodshorterthan20days.

(3) Whenadefendantdeliversanoticeofintentiontodefendheorshemustinthatnotice-

(a) givehisorherfullresidentialorbusinessaddress;and

(b) appointanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusfromtheofficeoftheregistrar,notbeingapostofficeboxorposte restante,forserviceonhimorherofalldocumentsinthataction;or

(c) indicate,ifheorsheisrepresentedbyaregistereduserandheorsheelectstobeservedbye-justice,hisorher legalpractitioner’se-justiceaddressandin thatcaseservicegivenatthataddressisvalidandeffectual,exceptwherebyanyorderorpracticeofthecourtpersonalserviceisrequired.

(4) Simultaneouslywith thedeliveryof thenoticeof intention todefend referred to insubrule(1)thedefendantmustdeliverthereturnintermsofrule6.

(5) Thefactthatapartyhasdeliveredanoticeofintentiontodefenddoesnotmeanthatheorshehaswaivedanyright toobject to thejurisdictionof thecourtor toanyirregularity in theproceedings.

(6) Despitesubrules(1)and(2),anoticeofintentiontodefendmaybedeliveredevenafterexpiryoftheperiodspecifiedinthesummonsortheperiodspecifiedinsubrule(2),butbeforedefaultjudgmenthasbeengranted,exceptthattheplaintiffisentitledtocostsifthenoticeofintentiontodefendisdeliveredaftertheplaintiffhaslodgedanapplicationforjudgmentbydefault.

Default judgment

15. (1) Ifadefendantfailstodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefendascontemplatedinrule14,theregistrarmaynotallocatethecasetoamanagingjudgeandinthatcasethisruleapplies.

(2) Ifadefendantfailstodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefendoraplea,theplaintiffmaysettheactiondownforadefaultjudgmentasprovidedforinsubrule(4).

(3) Thecourtormanagingjudgemay,wheretheclaimisforadebt,liquidateddemandortheforeclosureofabond,withouthearingevidenceandinthecaseofanyotherclaimafterhearingorreceivingevidenceorallyoronaffidavit,grantjudgmentagainstthedefendantormakesuchorderasthecourtormanagingjudgeconsidersappropriate.

(4) Theproceedingsreferredtoinsubrule(2)mustbesetdownforhearingbefore12h00onthedaybutonebeforethedayonwhichthematteristobeheard.

(5) Nonoticeofsetdownfordefaultjudgmentreferredtoinsubrule(2)needbegiventoapartythatfailstodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefend,exceptthatifaperiodofsixmonthshaslapsed


afterserviceofsummons,noordermaybemadeintermsofsubrule(3),unlessanoticeofsetdownhasbeenservedonthedefendant.

(6) Serviceintermsofsubrule(5)mustbeeffectednotlessthan10daysbeforethedateonwhichtheactionhasbeensetdownfordefaultjudgment.

Rescission of default judgment

16. (1) Adefendantmay,within20daysafterheorshehasknowledgeofthejudgmentreferredtoinrule15(3)andonnoticetotheplaintiff,applytothecourttosetasidethatjudgment.

(2) Thecourtmay,ongoodcauseshownandonthedefendantfurnishingtotheplaintiffsecurityforthepaymentofthecostsofthedefaultjudgmentandoftheapplicationintheamountofN$5000,setasidethedefaultjudgmentonsuchtermsastoitseemsreasonableandfair,exceptthat-

(a) thepartyinwhosefavourdefaultjudgmenthasbeengrantedmay,byconsentinwritinglodgedwiththeregistrar,waivecompliancewiththerequirementforsecurity;or

(b) intheabsenceofthewrittenconsentreferredtoinparagraph(a),thecourtmayongoodcauseshowndispensewiththerequirementforsecurity.

(3) Apersonwhoappliesforrescissionofadefaultjudgmentascontemplatedinsubrule(1)must-

(a) makeapplicationforsuchrescissionbynoticeofmotion,supportedbyaffidavitastothefactsonwhichtheapplicantreliesforrelief,includingthegrounds,ifany,fordispensingwiththerequirementforsecurity;

(b) givenoticetoallpartieswhoseinterestsmaybeaffectedbytherescissionsought;and

(c) maketheapplicationwithin20daysafterbecomingawareofthedefaultjudgment.

(4) Rule65applieswithnecessarymodificationrequiredbythecontexttoanapplicationbroughtunderthisrule.

PART3JUDICIALCASEMANAGEMENT

Application of overriding objective by court

17. (1) Thecourtmustseektogiveeffecttotheoverridingobjectivereferredtoinrule1whenitexercisesanypowergiventoitundertheserulesorininterpretinganyotherruleofprocedureorpracticedirectionapplicableinthecourt.

(2) Undertheserulesthecontrolandmanagementofcasesfiledatthecourtistheprimaryresponsibilityofthecourtandthepartiesandtheirlegalpractitionersmustcooperatewiththecourttoachievetheoverridingobjective.

Power of court to manage cases

18. (1) Inorder to further theoverridingobjective thecourtmustactivelymanagecasesandthepowersofthecourtprovidedinthisPartareinadditiontoanypowersgiventothecourtbyanylaw,otherruleorpracticedirectionoranypowersitmayotherwisehave.

(2) Ingivingeffect to theoverridingobjective thecourtmay,exceptwhere therulesexpresslyprovideotherwise-


(a) extendorshortenthetimeforcompliancewithanyrule,practicedirectionorcourtorder;

(b) extendorshorten anytimeprescribedforthedoingofanythingorthetakingofanystepsinthecourseoflitigation;

(c) adjournorbringforwardatrialorhearing;

(d) requireapartyoraparty’slegalpractitionertoattendthecourtoraninformalhearingwiththejudgeinchambers;

(e) scheduleahearingbytelephoneore-mailorbyusinganyotherverifiablemethodofdirectcommunication;

(f) takeanyotherstepormakeanyotherorderforthepurposeofmanagingthecaseandfurtheringtheoverridingobjective;

(g) directthepartiestocooperatewitheachotherintheconductoftheproceedings;

(h) identifytherealissuesindisputeinthecaseatanearlystage;

(i) decide promptly which issues need full investigation and trial and whichmay bedisposedofsummarily;

(j) decidetheorderinwhichissuesaretoberesolved;

(k) fixtimetablesandotherwisecontroltheprogressofthecase;

(l) separatetheadjudicationofinterlocutorymotionsfromthatofthemeritstobeheardatthetrial;

(m) givedirectionsforthebetter,morepracticalandmoretimelyproductionofevidencebyexpertwitnesses,whichordermayincludethatexpertwitnessesofopposingpartiesmeetinordertodiscussnarrowingorresolvingdefinedissueswheretheiropinionsconflict;

(n) givedirectionsfor theproductionordiscoveryofdocumentsatamoreconvenient,practicalandearliertime;

(o) determine,assoonaspracticable,firmdatesforparticularstepsaswellasforthetrialorhearingofthecase;and

(p) order,forsufficientreason,thatalloranyoftheevidencetobeadducedatthetrialbegivenonaffidavit,subjecttotheotherparties’righttocross-examinethedeponent.

(3) Whenthecourtmakesanorder,itmay-

(a) maketheordersubjecttoconditions;and

(b) specifytheconsequenceoffailuretocomplywiththeorderoracondition.

(4) Apowerofthecourtundertheserulestomakeanorderincludesthepowertovaryorrevoketheorder.

(5) Exceptwhere a rule or someother enactmentprovidesotherwise, the courtmayexerciseitspowersattheinstanceofanypartyorofitsowninitiative.


(6) Wherethecourtproposesto-

(a) makeanorderofitsowninitiative;or

(b) holdahearingtodecidewhethertomaketheorder,

thecourtmustgiveeachpartylikelytobeaffectedbytheordersufficientnoticeofthehearingandaffordthepartiesanopportunitytobeheardbeforemakinganyorder.

Obligations of parties and legal practitioners in relation to judicial case management

19. Every party to proceedings before the court and, if represented, his or her legalpractitionerisobliged-

(a) tocooperatewiththecourtandthemanagingjudgetoachievetheoverridingobjective;

(b) toassistthecourtincurtailingproceedings;

(c) tolimitinterlocutoryproceedingstowhatisstrictlynecessaryinordertoachieveafairandexpeditiousdisposalofacauseormatter;

(d) tocomplywithanyorderordirectiongivenbythecourtatanystageoftheproceedings;

(e) toattendallcasemanagementconferences,statusandinformalhearingsarrangedbythecourt;

(f) tocomplywithdeadlinesprovidedforthetakingofanystepsundertheserules,thepracticedirectionsandanyapplicablelawwithdiligenceandpromptitude;

(g) tousereasonableendeavourstoresolveadisputebyagreementbetweenthepersonsinthedispute;

(h) toensurethatcostsarereasonableandproportionate;

(i) toactpromptlyandminimisedelay;

(j) todisclosecriticaldocuments toeachotherat theearliest reasonable timeafter thepersonbecomesawareoftheexistenceofthedocument;and

(k) onreceiptofcriticaldocumentsreferredtoinparagraph(j),nottousethedocumentsforapurposeotherthaninconnectionwiththecivilproceedings.

Protective costs orders in cases of public interest

20. (1) Onanapplicationbyapartyandservedonanyotherpartythecourtmay,onsuchconditionsasitthinksfit,makeaprotectivecostsorderatanystageoftheproceedingsifthecourtissatisfiedthat-

(a) theissuesraisedinthecaseareofgeneralpublicimportanceanditisafirstimpression case;

(b) thepublicinterestrequiresthatthoseissuesberesolved;and

(c) having regard to the financial resources of the applicant or applicants and therespondentorrespondentsandtotheamountofcoststhatarelikelytobeinvolveditisfairandjusttomaketheorder,aslongastheconductoftheapplicantinthecaseisnotfrivolousorvexatious.


(2) Aprotectivecostsordermay-

(a) prescribe in advance that there will be no order as to costs in the substantiveproceedingswhatevertheoutcomeofthecase;

(b) prescribe in advance that there will be no adverse costs order against the partyrequesting the protective costs order in case that party is unsuccessful in thesubstantiveproceedings;or

(c) capthemaximumliabilityforcostsagainstthepartyrequestingtheprotectivecostsorderintheeventthatthatpartyisunsuccessfulinthesubstantiveproceedings.

(3) Ifalitigantcoveredbyaprotectivecostsorderrefusesanofferofsettlementandfailsintheeventtobeawardedmorethantheofferedamountorremedy,theprotectivecostsorderdoesapplyonlywithrespecttotheproceedingsuptothedateoftheofferofsettlement.

(4) Thecourtmaymakeanyawardregardingcoststhatitconsidersfitinrespectofanapplicationforaprotectivecostsorderunderthisrule.

Individual docket allocation to managing judges

21. (1) Thecontrolandmanagementofeverycasefiledat thecourtvests in thecourtandnotinthepartiesortheirlegalpractitioners.

(2) Assoonasappearancetodefendhasbeenenteredbyadefendantinanactiontheregistrarmust,with the approval of the Judge-President, docket-allocate the case to amanagingjudgewhomustmanageitasprovidedinthisPartuntilconclusion.

(3) IfforanyreasonajudgeisunabletomanageorcontinueacaseunderthisParttheregistrarmust,immediatelyonthatinabilitybeingknownbyhimorherandwiththeconcurrenceoftheJudge-President,allocatethecasetoanotherjudgeandadviseallpartiesinwritingofsuchallocationandthatotherjudgemay,ofhisorherowninitiativeorongoodcauseshown,alteranyorderregardingcasemanagementgivenbythepreviousmanagingjudge.

(4) Theregistrarmaynot,withouttheleaveofthemanagingjudge,setdownforhearingbeforeanother judgeor inanothercourtanyproceedingrelatedtoacasedocketallocatedbytheregistrartoamanagingjudge.

JCM procedure until trial

22. (1) From docket allocation of a case until the trial or hearing themanagingjudgecontrolsandmanagestheprocedureandprocessesrelatingtothecase.

(2) Theprocedureincludesthefollowingsteps-

(a) noticeby themanaging judgecallinga caseplanningconferenceanddirecting theparties and, if represented, their legal practitioners to present a case plan for suchconference;

(b) holdingofacaseplanningconferenceatwhichacaseplanisfinalisedandacaseplanordermade;

(c) finalisingallpleadingsintermsofthecaseplanorderandfilingareportforthecasemanagementconference;


(d) holdingofacasemanagementconferenceandtheissuingofanorderspecifyingtheissuesdeterminedatthatconference;

(e) holding of a pre-trial conference and the issuing of an order in respect of issuesdeterminedatthepre-trialconference;and

(f) holdingofastatushearingorfurthercasemanagementconferenceasdirectedbythemanagingjudge.

Case planning conference

23. (1) Assoonasthedocketofacasehasbeenallocatedtoamanagingjudgeheorshemustinformthepartiesofthetimeanddate,beingadatenotmorethan15daysfromthedateofdocketallocation,thatacaseplanningconferencewillbeheldforthepurposeofconsideringacaseplanandinthatbehalfdirectthepartiesonForm4tosubmitacaseplanforconsiderationatthecaseplanningconference.

(2) Whetherornotthepartiessubmitacaseplanbeforethecaseplanningconferencethemanagingjudgemustatthatconferencedeterminewhatshouldbeincludedinthecaseplanandmakeitanorderofcourt.

(3) Thecaseplanmustaddressthefollowing-

(a) whethertheplaintiffintendstoapplyforsummaryjudgmentandtheproposeddatesforfilingthenecessarypapersinrespectthereof,theproposeddateofhearingofthesummaryjudgmentandtheproposeddatesforfilingofheadsofargument;

(b) whetherthedefendantintendstoexcepttoorapplytostrikeouttheplaintiff’sparticularsofclaimandifso,thebasisoftheexceptionorstrikeoutandaproposeddateforthehearingofthatexceptionorapplicationtostrikeout,thedatesforfilingallnecessarypapersinrespectoftheexceptionorstrikeout,aswellasthedatesforfilingheadsofargument;

(c) whetherornottherewillbenoticegivenofanyirregularproceedingsorsecurityforcostssought;

(d) datesforthefilingoftheplea,replicationand,incaseofacounterclaim,theplaintiff’spleathereto;

(e) thedatesforfilingofdiscoveryaffidavitsbyallparties;and

(f) anyissuethatmaybeappropriatelydealtwithatthatearlystageoronwhichthemanagingjudge’sdirectionissoughtbytheparties.

(4) If a party intends to exercise any of the procedural remedies contemplated inparagraphs(a),(b)and(c),thepartiesmustsubmittothemanagingjudgeacaseplandealingsolelywiththemannertheyproposesuchmatterormatterstobeadjudicated,afterwhichthemanagingjudgemustgivedirectionsandproceedintermsofsubrule(5).

(5) Whereapartywishestoproceedintermsofeithersubrule3(a),(b)or(c),thecaseplanningconferencemusttakeplaceonlyafterjudgmentontheapplicationhasbeengivenbythemanagingjudgeonadatedeterminedbyhimorher,butinanyeventnotmorethan10daysfromthedateonwhichsuchjudgmentisgivenandifsuchapplicationorprocessfailsthepartiesmustcomplywithsubrule(3)(d)to(f).


(6) Themanagingjudgemustgivejudgmentonanyapplicationorprocessreferredtoinsubrule(4)within15daysofhearingtheapplication,unlesstheapplicationinvolvesacomplexquestionoflawinwhichcasethejudgmentmustbegivenwithin30days.

(7) Ifnoindicationisgiventhatanapplicationorproceedingintermsofsubrule3(a),(b)or(c)willbemadeorinitiated,thepartyfailingtodosoisprecludedfrombringingsuchproceedingunless-

(a) itisanapplicationseekingsecurityforcosts;or

(b) themanagingjudgeongoodcauseshowndeterminesotherwise.

(8) IfthepartiesfailtosubmitacaseplanthemanagingjudgemustmakeanyappropriateorderonPartBofForm4.

Proposals by parties in anticipation of case management conference

24. (1) Onthedatedeterminedbyanorderofthemanagingjudge,butnotlaterthan30daysaftercloseofpleadings,thepartiesmustsubmittothemanagingjudgeacasemanagementreportwhichtheyjointlypreparedinrespectofissuesonwhichtheyagreeorindividuallyinrespectofissuesonwhichtheydiffer,butwhereindividualreportsaresubmitted,thosereportsmustshowclearlytheissuestheyagreeonandthosetheydonot.

(2) Areportreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustcontainalltheproposalsbythepartiesinrespectoftheissuessetoutinrule25andmustbesubmittedtothemanagingjudgenotlessthanfourdaysbeforethedatereferredtoinsubrule(1).

Case management conference

25. (1) Themanagingjudgemust,within14daysafterthecasemanagementreportreferredtoinrule24hasbeensubmittedbytheparties,callacasemanagementconferenceonForm5tobeattendedbyalltheparties’legalpractitionersorbytheparties,ifunrepresented.

(2) Thefollowingissuesmustbeconsideredatthecasemanagementconference-

(a) theneedforjoiningotherpartiesanddatesforsuchjoinder;

(b) consolidationofactionsifapplicable;

(c) thedatesforfilingofanyfurtherpleadingsandtheneedforamendmentofpleadings;

(d) thedatesforfilingofwitnessstatementsascontemplatedinrule92;

(e) thedatesforfilingexpertsummariesbyallparties;

(f) the dates for filing interlocutory applications, if any, and the dates when thoseapplicationsareproposedtobeheard;

(g) thecontrolandschedulingoffurtherdiscovery,includingtheinspectionandproductionof documents, whether expert testimony is to be called and adjudication of thequalificationsofexperts,iftheyaredisputed,anddeterminingthedatesforanyfurtherexpertsummaries;

(h) thedatesforfilingofexpertreports;


(i) proposalsfornarrowingthefieldofdisputebetweenexpertwitnesses;

(j) thedeterminationofanyobjectiononpointsoflaw,ifapplicable;

(k) givingordersordirectionsforaseparatehearinginrespectofanyrelevantissue;

(l) thesettlementofclaims,enquiriesandaccounts;

(m) securingastatementforaspecialcaseoflaworfacts;

(n) thedateofanyadditionalcasemanagementconferenceifconsiderednecessaryandthedateforafinalpre-trialconference;

(o) thepossibilityofsettlementtalksorpossibilityofsettlementofdisputesthroughanyalternativedisputeresolutionprocedure;

(p) thedispensingwithevidence-in-chiefofawitnessbysubstitutingitwithanaffidavit;

(q) anestimateofthenumberofdaysrequiredforthetrial;

(r) anyapplicationforthetransferofthecasefromonedivisiontoanotherintermsofsection4A(5)oftheAct;

(s) anyotherissuesthatarelikelytofacilitatethejustandspeedydisposaloftheactionorapplication.

(3) Themanaging judgemaygive such directions or prescriptions in respect of anyissuediscussedatthecasemanagementconferenceasheorsheconsidersappropriate.

(4) The casemanagement conferencemust, except in exceptional circumstances, becompletedinasingleconferenceandmaynotbeadjourned.

(5) Assoonaspossibleafteracasemanagementconferencebutnotmorethan15daysthereafter,themanagingjudgemustissueacasemanagementorderonForm6.

(6) Thecasemanagementordermust-

(a) address the issues set out in subrule (2) and other issues, if applicable, that arerelevant to the actionor application andmust establish the time schedule for allrelevantevents;

(b) setoutthesubsequentcourseoftheproceedings,

andtheordermay,forgoodcause,bealteredbythemanagingjudge.

Pre-trial conference

26. (1) Themanaging judgemust hold a pre-trial conference before the trial orhearingofanymatter.

(2) Apre-trialconferencemustbeheldatatimeanddatesetbythemanagingjudgeinanoticethatmustbegiventothepartiesonForm7andthepartiesortheirlegalpractitioners,ifrepresented,mustattendtheconference.

(3) Thepre-trialconferencemustaddresstheissuessetoutinsubrule(6),theparties’proposedfinalpre-trialorderandanyotherissuesthatmaypromoteafairandspeedytrial.


(4) Thepartiesmustjointlysubmittothemanagingjudgeaproposedpre-trialorderatleastfourdaysbeforethepre-trialconference.

(5) Theplaintiffmustinitiatecommunicationwiththedefendantandmustpreparetheinitialdraftoftheorderreferredtoinsubrule(4)fordiscussionwiththedefendantattheparties’casemanagementmeeting.

(6) The parties’ proposed pre-trial order referred to in subrule (4) must cover thefollowing-

(a) allissuesoffacttoberesolvedduringthetrial;

(b) allissuesoflawtoberesolvedduringthetrial;

(c) allrelevantfactsnotindisputeintheformofastatementofagreedfacts;

(d) thenamesofallwitnesseswhomaybecalledtotestifyatthetrialandtheproposeddatesforthefilingofwitnessstatements;

(e) thewitnessestobecalledbysubpoenatotestify;

(f) evidencetakenoncommissionintermsofrule91;

(g) alistofallexhibitsintendedtobeintroducedasevidenceduringthetrial;

(h) allplans,photos,diagramsandmodelstobeintroducedasevidenceorreferredtoinrule36(3)aswellasplans,photos,diagramsandmodelstobeprovidedatthetrial;

(i) theanticipatedlengthofthetrial;

(j) timelimitsfor thedeliverybytheplaintiffof indexedandpaginatedpleadingsandnoticesaswellasdocumentaryexhibitsforuseatthetrial;

(k) anyproposalforexpeditingthetrialorhearing;

(l) particularsrequiredandnecessaryfortrialandthepartygivingtrialparticularsmustidentify by name, job title, address and telephone number of all factual witnesseswhoassistedinthepreparationoftheparticularsandfurtheridentifyanddescribealldocumentsthatthereceivingpartyhasreliedontoassisthimorherinpreparingtheparticulars;

(m) prospectsforsettlementofthecaseandwhetherthepartieshaveparticipatedinanyalternatedisputeresolutionmechanism;and

(n) theneedfortransferofthecasefromonedivisiontoanotherintermsofsection4(A)(5)oftheAct.

(7) Themanagingjudgemust,immediatelyafterandinanycasewithin15daysafterthecompletionofthepre-trialconference,issueapre-trialorderonForm8insuchformasmeetsthecircumstancesofthecase.

(8) Theregistrarmustprovidethepre-trialorderreferredtoinsubrule(7)totheparties,butthemanagingjudgemayamendthepre-trialorderifintheopinionofthejudgesuchamendmentisnecessarytoavoidmanifestinjustice.


(9) Themanagingjudge’spre-trialorderreferredtoinsubrule(7)isbasedontheparties’proposedpre-trialorderandtheorder-

(a) mustspecifytheissuessetoutinsubrule(6);and

(b) mustsetafirmdateforthetrial;or

(c) maydirectthetransferofthecasefromonedivisiontoanother.

(10) Issues and disputes not set out in the pre-trial orderwill not be available to thepartiesatthetrial,exceptwithleaveofthemanagingjudgeorcourtgrantedongoodcauseshown.

(11) Apre-trialconferencemust,exceptinexceptionalcases,becompletedinasingleconferenceandmaynotbeadjourned.

Status hearing, further case management conference and relaxation of rules and orders

27. (1) Wheredeadlinesarenotmetorthematterstallsforanyreason,themanagingjudgemayinthatmatterscheduleastatushearingonForm9andmay,afterhearingtheparties,makesuch order as to the just and speedy disposal of the case, including the imposition of sanctions,includingcosts.

(2) Themanagingjudgemayscheduleorapartymayrequestinwritingonnoticetoallparties,additionalcasemanagementconferences,exceptthatadditionalconferencesmaybeheldsolelyforthepurposeoffacilitatingthecontinuingjudicialcontrolofthecaseandmayaddressanyoftheissuessetoutinrule25(2)oranyotherissuesrelevanttothemanagementorfairandspeedyresolutionofthecase.

(3) In order to expedite thedeterminationof the real issues between theparties, themanagingjudgemay,forgoodcause,atanystatushearing,casemanagementconference,pre-trialconferenceoratthetrial-

(a) relaxorvarytimelimitssetbytheserules,apracticedirection,caseplanorder,casemanagementorderorpre-trialorder;

(b) condonetechnicalirregularitieswherethesedonotprejudicetheotherpartyortheadministrationofjustice;

(c) allowororderamendments to thepleadings tobefiledso thatonly the real issuesbetweenthepartiesandnotmeretechnicalitiesaredeterminedatthetrial;or

(d) onapplicationtransferthecasefromonedivisiontoanother.

Discovery

28. (1) Apartymust,withoutthenecessityofbeingrequestedbyanyotherpartytomakediscovery,identifyanddescribealldocuments,analoguesordigitalrecordingsthatarerelevanttothematterinquestionandareproportionatetotheneedsofthecaseandinrespectofwhichnoprivilegemaybeclaimedandfurtheridentifyanddescribealldocumentsthatthepartyintendsorexpectstointroduceatthetrial.

(2) Adocument,analogueordigitalrecordingthathasnotbeendisclosedanddiscoveredintermsofthisrulemaynot,exceptwiththeleaveofthemanagingjudgegrantedonsuchtermsasheorshemaydetermine,beusedforanypurposeatthetrialbythepartywhofailedtodiscloseit,butany-


(a) otherpartymayusesuchdocument;and

(b) any document attached to the pleadings onwhich that party relies in support ofallegationsmadebythatpartymaybeusedbythatpartywithoutdiscoverythereofunderthisrule.

(3) Discoveryofanydocumentrelevanttothematterinquestionmustbemadenotlessthan10daysbeforesubmissionofthereporttothemanagingjudgereferredtoinrule24.

(4) ThepartymakingdiscoverymustdosoonForm10specifyingseparately-

(a) documents,analogueordigitalrecordingsinhisorherpossessionorinpossessionofhisorheragentotherthanthedocuments,analoguesortaperecordingsmentionedinparagraph(b);

(b) documents,analoguesordigitalrecordingsinrespectofwhichheorshehasavalidobjectiontoproduce;and

(c) documents,analoguesordigitalrecordingswhichheorsheorhisorheragenthad,butnolongerhasinhisorherpossessionatthedateoftheaffidavit.

(5) Thefollowingmustbeomittedfromthediscoveryschedule-

(a) communicationsbetweenalegalpractitionerandanotherlegalpractitionerinstructedbythepartymakingdiscoverytopreparepleadings;and

(b) affidavitsandnoticesintheaction.

(6) Forthepurposesofsubrules(4)and(5),adocumentisconsideredtobesufficientlyspecifiedifitisdescribedasbeingoneofthedocumentsinabundleofdocumentsofaspecifiednaturewhichhavebeeninitialledandconsecutivelynumberedbythedeponent.

(7) Whenthepartiesprepareacasemanagementreportreferredto inrule24for thepurposeofthecasemanagementconference-

(a) thediscoveryaffidavitreferredtoinsubrule(4)mustformpartofsuchreport;

(b) unless a document, analogue or digital recording listed under subrule (4)(a) isspecificallydisputedforwhateverreason,itmustberegardedasadmissiblewithoutfurtherproof,butnotthatthecontents thereofaretrue;

(c) iftheadmissibilityofadocument,analogueordigitalrecordingreferredtoinsubrule(4)isdisputed,thepartydisputingitmustbrieflystatethebasisforthedisputeinthereport.

(8) If a party believes that there are, in addition to documents, analogues or digitalrecordingsdisclosedundersubrule(4),otherdocuments includingcopies thereoforanaloguesordigitalrecordingswhichmayberelevanttoanymatterinquestioninthepossessionofanyotherpartyandwhicharenotrepetitiveoraduplicationofthosedocuments,analoqueordigitalrecordingalreadydiscovered-

(a) thefirstnamedpartymustreferspecificallytothosedocuments,analoguesordigitalrecordingsinthereportintermsofrule24onForm11;and


(b) themanagingjudgemustatthecasemanagementconferencegiveanydirectionasheorsheconsidersreasonableandfair,includinganorderthatthepartybelievedtohavesuchdocuments,analoguesordigitalrecordingsinhisorherpossessionmust-

(i) deliverthedocuments,analoguesordigitalrecordingstothepartyrequestingthemwithinaspecifiedtime;or

(ii) state on oath or by affirmation within 10 days of the order that suchdocuments,analoguesordigitalrecordingsarenotinhisorherpossession,inwhichcaseheorshemuststatetheirwhereabouts,ifknowntohimorher.

(9) Ifapartybelievesthatthereasongivenbytheotherpartyastowhyanydocument,analogueordigitalrecordingisprotectedfromdiscoveryisnotsufficient,thatpartymayapplyintermsofrule32(4)tothemanagingjudgeforanorderthatsuchadocumentmustbediscovered.

(10) The managing judge may inspect the document, analogue or digital recordingreferredinsubrule(9)todeterminewhetherthepartyclaimingthedocumenttobeprotectedfromdiscoveryhasavalidobjectionandmaymakeanyorderthemanagingjudgeconsidersfairandjustinthecircumstances.

(11) Apartymayatany timeonForm12requestapartywhohasmadediscovery intermsofthisruletomakeavailableanydocument,analogueordigitalrecordingforinspectionandtherequestingpartyisentitledtomakeacopyofsuchdocument,analogueordigitalrecordingathisorherowncost.

(12) Ifthepartywhohasbeenrequestedtomakeavailablethedocument,analogueordigitalrecordingreferredtoinsubrule(11)failsorrefusestodoso,themanagingjudgemaymakeanordertocompelthatpartytocomplywiththerequest.

(13) Ifthepartyorderedbythemanagingjudgetocomplyintermsofsubrule(12)failstodoso,themanagingjudgemaydismissthatparty’sclaimorstrikeouthisorherdefence.

(14) On application by a party the managing judge may, at any case managementconferenceorpre-trialconferenceorduring thecourseofanyproceeding,orderonForm13 theproductionbyanotherpartytheretounderoathoraffirmationofanydocumentortaperecordinginhisorherpossessionorunderhisorhercontrolrelatingtoanymatterinquestioninthatproceedingand themanaging judgemay dealwith the document or tape recording that is produced in anymannerheorsheconsidersproper.

(15) Arecordingincludesasoundtrack,film,magnetictape,recordoranyothermaterialonwhichvisualimages,soundorotherinformationcanberecorded.

Expert witness: general

29. (1) Apersonmaynotcallasawitnessanypersontogiveevidenceasanexpertonanymatterinrespectofwhichtheevidenceofanexpertwitnessmaybereceivedunless-

(a) thatpersonhasbeengrantedleavebythecourttodosoorallthepartiestothesuithaveconsentedtothecallingofthewitness;or

(b) thatpersonhascompliedwiththisrule.

(2) Apartytoanyproceedingsisentitledtocallanexpertwitnessatthetrialif-

(a) thenameoftheexpert,hisorherfieldofexpertiseandqualificationsareincludedinthecasemanagementreportrequiredintermsofrule24;


(b) asummaryofsuchexpert’sopinionandreasonsthereforareincludedinthereportrequiredintermsofrule24;and

(c) theexperthasindicatedattheendofthereportrequiredintermsofrule24thatheorshehonestlybelievesthatthefactsstatedinhisorherreportaretrue.

(3) Thepartiesmustpropose in the report tobe submitted to themanaging judge intermsofrule24,thedateonwhichtheparticularsreferredtoinsubrule(2)willbedelivered.

(4) Ifthereisnodisputeastotherelevantqualificationsoftheexpertwitnessandthemanagingjudgeissatisfiedinthatregardafterthereportintermsofrule24hasbeensubmittedtohimorherthemanagingjudgemay,atthecasemanagementconferenceheldintermsofrule25,acceptandorderthatthepersoninquestionqualifiesasanexpert.

(5) Themanaging judgemust, at the casemanagement conference held in terms ofrule25,givedirectionspertainingtotheevidenceofsuchexpertsasheorsheconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

(6) Themanagingjudgeorthecourtmay,inanycauseormatterbeforehimorherorit,directthattherebeameeting‘withoutprejudice’oftheparties’expertsaftertheirexpertsummarieshavebeenfiledforthepurposeofidentifyingthosepartsoftheirevidencewhichareinissue.

(7) Whereameetingreferredtoinsubrule(6)takesplacetheexpertsmustprepareajoint report indicating thosepartsof theirevidenceonwhich theyare inagreementand thoseonwhichtheyarenot.

Appointment of court expert

30. (1) Thecourtmay,onapplicationmadetoitbyanypartytoacase,appointanexpertreferredtointhisruleandrule31as‘courtexpert’toreportoncertainmattersinwhichcasetheprovisionsofthisruleapply.

(2) Ifafteranapplicationhasbeenmadeundersubrule(1),thecourtissatisfiedthatinanycauseormatteraquestionthatrequirestheservicesofanexpertwitnessarises,thecourtmayappointanindependentpersonasacourtexpertorifmorethanonequestionarises,twoormoreexpertstoinquireintoandreportonanyquestionoffactoropinionnotinvolvingquestionsoflaworofconstructionofacontractorlaw.

(3) Acourtexpertinacauseormattermustwherepossiblebeapersonacceptedassuchbythepartiesandfailingsuchacceptanceisnominatedbythecourt.

(4) Aquestiontobesubmittedtothecourtexpertandaninstruction,ifany,tobegiventotheexpertmust,failingagreementbetweenthepartiesinrespectthereof,besettledbythecourt.

General provisions relating to court expert

31. (1) The court expertmust sendhis or her report togetherwith anynumber ofcopiesthatthecourtmaydirecttothecourtandtheregistrarmustsendcopiesofthereporttothepartiesor their legalpractitionersof record,but thecourtmaydirect thecourtexpert tomakea furtherorsupplementalreport.

(2) Anypartofacourtexpert’sreportwhichisnotacceptedbyall theparties to thecauseormatterinwhichitismademustbetreatedasinformationfurnishedtothecourtandbegivensuchweightasthecourtthinksfit.


(3) Wherethecourtexpertisoftheopinionthatanexperiment,testorinspectionofanykind,otherthanofoneofatriflingcharacter,isnecessarytoenablehimorhertomakeasatisfactoryreportheorshemustinformthepartiesortheirlegalpractitionersofrecordandmust,ifpossibleandpracticable,makearrangementswiththemastotheexpensesinvolved,andinvitethepartiestoattendattheexperiment,testorinspectionandifthepartiesareunabletoagreeonanyofthosemattersthedisagreementmustbesettledbythecourt.

(4) Apartymay,within15daysor such shorterperiodas thecourtmaydirect afterreceivingacopyofthecourtexpert’sreport,applytothecourtonnoticetoanyotherpartyforleavetocross-examinethecourtexpertonhisorherreport.

(5) Whereacourtexpertisappointedinacauseormatteranypartymay,ongivingtoanyotherpartyareasonablenoticebeforethetrialofhisorherintentiontodoso,calloneexpertwitnesstogiveevidenceonthequestionreportedonbythecourtexpertbutnopartymaycallmorethanonesuchexpertwitnesswithouttheleaveofthecourtandthecourtmaynotgrantleaveunlessitconsidersthecircumstancesofthecasetobeexceptional.

(6) Thefeesofthecourtexpertarefixedbythecourtandincludeafeeforhisorherreportandareasonableamountforeachdayduringwhichheorsheisrequiredtobepresentincourt.

(7) Withoutprejudicetoanyorderprovidingforpaymentofthecourtexpert’sfeesaspartofthecostsofthecauseormatter,thepartiesarejointlyandseverallyliabletopaytheamountfixedbythecourtfortheexpert’sfees,butwheretheappointmentofthecourtexpertisopposedthecourtmay,asaconditionofmakingtheappointment,requirethepartyapplyingfortheappointmenttogivesuchsecurityforthefeesoftheexpertasthecourtmaydetermine.

Interlocutory matters and applications for directions

32. (1) The managing judge must give directions in respect of an interlocutoryproceedingwhichapartyhasinitiatedorintendstoraisewithregardtothedateandtimeofhearingofthematter,timesforfilingofheadsofargumentandgenerallythespeedyfinalisationthereof.

(2) Themanagingjudgemustconductaninterlocutoryhearingwithin30daysoftheinterlocutoryproceedingbeingbrought.

(3) Themanagingjudgemustafterhearinganinterlocutorymattergivearulingthereandthenorwithin15daysthereafter,exceptthatifitinvolvesacomplexquestionoflawtherulingmustbegivenwithin30daysafterthehearing.

(4) Inanycauseormatteranypartymaymakeapplicationfordirectionsinrespectofaninterlocutorymatteronwhichadecisionmayberequired,eitherbynoticeonamanagingjudge’smotioncourtdayoratacasemanagementconference,statushearingorpre-trialconference.

(5) Thepartymakinganapplicationundersubrule(4)mustgivenotlessthanfourdays’noticeoftheapplicationtotheotherpartyorparties.

(6) Thepartyapplyingfordirectionsmust,inhisorhernotice,setouttheissuesinrespectofwhichheorsheintendstoaskdirectionsandtheissuesmayincludegenerallytheproceedingstobetakeninthecauseandthecostsoftheapplication.

(7) Despitesubrule(6),specificdirectionsmustbesoughtontheproposeddatesfortheexchangeoffurtherpleadingsinsofarasinterveningcircumstancesorthedirectionappliedforonbeinggrantedmaynecessitatevariationofthecaseplanincaseofanactionandduedatesforthedeliveryofaffidavitsincaseofapplicationproceedings.


(8) Noaffidavitmaybeusedinthehearingofanapplicationfordirectionsexceptbyleaveofthemanagingjudgeandthemanagingjudgemustgiveanorderex temporeonthedirectionsoughtandinanyevent,notmorethanthreedaysafterthehearing.

(9) Inrelationtoanyproceedingreferredtointhisrule,apartywishingtobringsuchproceedingmust,before launching it, seekanamicableresolution thereofwith theotherpartyorpartiesandonlyafterthepartieshavefailedtoresolvetheirdisputemaysuchproceedingbedeliveredforadjudicationbythecourt.

(10) Thepartybringinganyproceedingcontemplatedinthisrulemust,beforeinstitutingtheproceeding,filewiththeregistrardetailsofthestepstakentohavethematterresolvedamicablyascontemplatedinsubrule(9),withoutdisclosingprivilegedinformation.

(11) Despite anything to the contrary in these rules, whether or not instructing andinstructedlegalpractitionersareengagedinacauseormatter,thecoststhatmaybeawardedtoasuccessfulpartyinanyinterlocutoryproceedingmaynotexceedN$20000.

Medical examination in matters involving death or bodily injury

33. (1) Apartytoproceedingsinwhich-

(a) damagesorcompensationinrespectofallegedbodilyinjuryareorisclaimed;

(b) damagesresultingfromthedeathofanotherpersonareclaimed,

isentitledtorequireanypartyclaimingsuchdamagesorcompensationandwhoseownstateofhealthisrelevantforthedeterminationthereoftosubmittoamedicalexamination.

(2) Aparty requiringanotherparty to submit to amedical examinationmustdeliver anotice-

(a) specifyingthenatureoftheexaminationrequired,thepersonorpersonsbywhomtheexaminationwillbeconducted,theplacewheretheexaminationistotakeplaceandthedate,beingnotlessthan15daysfromthedateofsuchnotice,andthetimewhenitisdesiredthatsuchexaminationistotakeplace;

(b) requiringthatotherpartytosubmithimselforherselfforexaminationthereandthen;and

(c) informing theotherparty that heor shemayhavehisorherownmedical adviserpresentattheexamination.

(3) Thenoticereferredtoinsubrule(2)mustbeaccompaniedbyaremittanceinrespectofthereasonableexpensestobeincurredbytheotherpartyinattendingtheexaminationandtheexpensesmustbetenderedonthescaleasifthatpersonwereawitnessinacivilsuitbeforethecourt,exceptthat-

(a) wheretheotherpartyisimmobile,theamounttobepaidtohimorhermustincludethecostofhisorhertravellingbymotorvehicleoranyreasonablemeansoftransportationand,whererequired,thereasonablecostofapersonattendingonhimorher;

(b) wheretheotherpartywillactuallylosehisorhersalaryorotherremunerationduringtheperiodofhisorherabsencefromworkheorsheis,inadditiontotheexpensesreferredtointhissubrule,entitledtoreceiveanamountnotexceeding80percentperdayinrespectofthesalaryorotherremunerationwhichheorshehasactuallylost;and


(c) anyamountspaidbyapartyintermsofthissubrulearecostsinthecauseunlessthecourtdirectsotherwise.

(4) Thepersonreceivingthenoticereferredinsubrule(2)mustwithinfivedaysaftertheservice thereofnotify thepersondelivering it inwritingof thenatureandgroundsofanyobjectionwhichheorshemayhaveinrelationtothe-

(a) natureoftheproposedexamination;

(b) personorpersonsbywhomtheexaminationistobeconducted;

(c) place,dateandtimeoftheexamination;or

(e) amountoftheexpensestenderedtohimorher.

(5) Ifanobjectionisraisedinrelationtothe-

(a) place,dateortimeoftheexamination,thepersonobjectingmustfurnishanalternativedate,timeorplace;or

(b) amountoftheexpensestendered,thepersonobjectingmustfurnishparticularsofsuchincreasedamountasheorsherequires.

(6) Ifthepersonwho-

(a) receivesanoticegivenundersubrule(2)failstodeliveranobjectionwithinaperiodoffivedaysfromdeliveryofthenotice,heorsheisconsideredtohaveagreedtotheexaminationonthetermsproposedbythepersongivingthenotice;and

(b) hasgivennotice in termsof subrule (2) regards theobjection raisedby thepersonreceivingthenoticeasunfoundedinwholeorinpart,heorshemayonnoticetotheotherpersonmakeapplication to themanaging judgeor thecourt todetermine theconditionsonwhichtheexamination,ifany,istobeconducted.

(7) Apartytoanycauseormattermayatanytimebynoticeinwritingrequireanypersonclaimingdamagesreferredtoinsubrule(1)tomakeavailableinsofarasheorsheisabletodosotosuchpartywithin10daysanymedicalreports,hospitalrecords,X-rayphotographsorotherdocumentaryinformationoflikenaturerelevanttotheassessmentofthedamagesandtoprovidecopiesoftheseitemsonrequest.

(8) Ifitappearsfromanymedicalexaminationcarriedouteitherbyagreementbetweenthepartiesorunderanynoticegivenintermsofthisruleorbyorderofajudgethatafurthermedicalexaminationbyanyotherpersonisnecessaryordesirableforthepurposeofgivingfullinformationonmattersrelevanttotheassessmentofthedamagesreferredtoinsubrule(1),anypartymayrequireasecondandfinalmedicalexaminationinaccordancewiththisrule.

Examination or inspection of property

34. (1) Ifitappearstoapartythatthestateorconditionofanypropertyofanynature,whethermovableorimmovable,mayberelevanttothedecisionofamatteratissueinanycauseormatterthatpartymay-

(a) at anystagegivenotice requiring theparty relyingon theexistenceof the stateorconditionofthatpropertyorhavingthatpropertyinhisorherpossessionorunderhisorhercontroltomakeitavailableforexaminationorinspectionintermsofthisrule;and


(b) inthenoticereferredtoinparagraph(a)requirethatthepropertyorafairsampleofitremainavailableforexaminationorinspectionforaperiodofnotmorethan10daysfromthedateofreceiptofthenotice.

(2) Thepartycalledontosubmitthepropertyreferredtoinsubrule(1)forexaminationorinspectionmayrequirethepartyrequestingittospecifythenatureoftheexaminationorinspectiontowhich it is tobesubjectedand thatparty isnotbound tosubject theproperty toexaminationorinspectionifthiswillmateriallyprejudicethatpartybecauseoftheeffecttheintendedexaminationorinspectionmayhaveontheproperty.

(3) Incaseofadisputeastowhetherthepropertyshouldbesubmittedforexaminationorinspection,eitherpartymayreferthedisputetothemanagingjudgebywayofnoticedeliveredtothejudgestatingthattheexaminationorinspectionisrequiredandthatobjectionistakenintermsofthisrule.

(4) Afterconsidering thematter themanaging judgemaymakeanyorderasheorsheconsidersproperorsuitable.

Furnishing of examination or inspection reports

35. Apartycausinganexaminationorinspectiontobemadeintermsofrule33orrule34must-

(a) causethepersonmakingtheexaminationorinspectiontogiveafullreportinwritingoftheresultsofhisorherexaminationorinspectionandtheopinionsthatheorsheformedonanyrelevantmatterasaresultoftheexaminationorinspection;

(b) afterreceiptofthereportandonrequest,furnishanyotherpartywithacompletecopyofthereport;and

(c) beartheexpenseofthecarryingoutoftheexaminationorinspectionandsuchexpenseformspartofthatparty’scosts.

Plans, photos, diagrams and models

36. (1) Apersonmaynot,exceptwiththeleaveofthecourtortheconsentofalltheparties,tenderinevidenceanyplan,diagram,modelorphotographunlessheorshehasnotlessthan15daysbeforethepre-trialconferenceintermsofrule26deliveredanotice-

(a) statinghisorherintentiontodoso;

(b) offeringinspectionthereof;and

(c) requiringthepartyreceivingthenoticetoadmitthetenderinginevidenceofsuchplan,diagramorphotographwithin10daysafterreceiptofthenotice.

(2) Ifthepartyreceivingthenoticeintermsofsubrule(1)fails,withintheperiodstatedinparagraph(c)ofthatsubruletoadmitascontemplatedinthatsubrule,theplan,diagram,modelorphotographmaybereceivedinevidenceonitsmereproductionandwithoutfurtherproofthereofbut,ifthatpartystatesthatheorshedoesnotadmitthem,thatplan,diagram,modelorphotographmaybeprovedatthetrialandthepartyreceivingthenoticemaybeorderedtopaythecostsoftheproving.

(3) Theplans,photos,diagramsandmodelsadmittedintermsofsubrule(2),aswellasthosenotadmitted,mustbelistedandrecordedinthepre-trialorderintermsofrule26(7).


Procuring evidence for trial by subpoena

37. (1) Apartywhorequirestheattendanceofapersontogiveevidenceatatrialmayasofright,withoutanypriorproceeding,sueoutoftheofficeoftheregistraroneormoresubpoenasforthatpurposeandeachofthesubpoenasmustcontainthenamesofnotmorethanfourpersons.

(2) Serviceofasubpoenaonapersonnamed in thesubpoenamustbeeffectedby thedeputy-sheriffinthemannersetoutinrules8and11andtheprocessofsubpoenaingwitnessesmustbeonForm14.

(3) Ifawitnesshasinhisorherpossessionorcontrolanydeed,instrument,writingorthingwhichthepartyrequiringhisorherattendancedesirestobeproducedinevidencethesubpoenamustspecifythatdeed,document,writingorthingandrequirethepersonsubpoenaedtoproduceittothecourtatthetrial.

Referral to alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

38. (1) Themanagingjudgemay,atanytimeintermsofpracticedirectionsissuedbytheJudge-President,eitherofhisorherowninitiativeorattherequestofapartyreferanypartoftheproceedingoranyissuetoanalternativedisputeresolution(ADR)processorinanattempttoresolvethatpartoftheproceedingorissuebywayofalternativedisputeresolutionandtowardsthatendthemanagingjudgemust,afterhearingtheparties-

(a) givedirectionsconcerningtermsofreference,whereandhow,andifnotagreedbytheparties,bywhomsuchADRistobeconducted;and

(b) stipulate the timewhen it is tobeconducted,aswellas the timewhenorwithinwhichareportbytheconciliatorormediatorconcernedistobesubmittedtocourt.

(2) ThecostsofanyADRprocedurereferredtoinsubrule(1)arecostsinthecause,unlessthepartiesagreeotherwise.

(3) No further proceedingsmust take place until an order by themanaging judge ismadeinrespectofsuchADRprocedurebasedonthereportoftheconciliatorormediator.

(4) IftheADRprocedurefailstoproduceasettlementthereportreferredtoinsubrule(1)(b)mustonlystatethefactthatthesettlementdiscussionshavefailed,withoutstatingthereasonfor such failure, exceptwhere it is necessary to inform the court for the possible imposition ofsanctionscontemplatedinrule39(8).

(5) Themanagingjudgeisnotobligedtofollowtherecommendationorconclusionoftheconciliatorormediatorandheorshemaymakeanyorderasheorsheconsidersappropriate.

Obligations of parties where matter referred for ADR

39. (1) WhereamatterhasbeenreferredforADRintermsofrule38,thepartiesmustexchangetheirsettlementproposalsinwritingasfollows-

(a) theletteroftheplaintifforofhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifrepresented,mustsetoutthefollowinginformation-

(i) abriefsummaryoftheevidenceandlegalprinciplesthattheplaintiffreliesontoestablishhisorherclaim;

(ii) abriefexplanationofwhy,intheopinionoftheplaintiff,thereliefclaimedwouldsucceedatthetrial;


(iii) an itemisation of the damages and other relief the plaintiff believes canbeestablishedat the trial andabrief summaryof theevidenceand legalprinciplessupportingthedamagesorotherrelief;and

(iv) aconcisesettlementproposal;and

(b) theletterofthedefendantorofhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifrepresented,inresponsetotheplaintiff’slettermustsetoutthefollowinginformation-

(i) anypointsintheplaintiff’sletterwithwhichthedefendantagrees;

(ii) anypointsintheplaintiff’sletterwithwhichthedefendantdisagrees;and

(iii) aconcisesettlementoffer.

(2) Copiesofthelettersreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustnotunderanycircumstancesbebroughttotheattentionofthemanagingjudgeorthecourt.

(3) Thepartiesorthelegalpractitionersoftheparties,ifrepresented,mustwithinsevendaysaftertheexchangeoflettersreferredtoinsubrule(1)holdasettlementconferencebeforetheconciliatorormediator.

(4) Thelegalpractitionersofthepartiesmustprovidetheirrespectiveclientswiththeopposingparty’sletterreferredtoinsubrule(1)beforetheholdingofasettlementconference.

(5) Only apersonwith full settlement authoritymust attenda settlement conferenceconvenedbythepartieswithinatimelimitasdirectedbythemanagingjudgeorthecourt,butthissubruledoesnotapplywheretheGovernmentisapartyorwherethemanagingjudgeorthecourtissuesacontraryorder.

(6) Forthepurposesofsubrule(5),apartythatis-

(a) anaturalperson,mustberepresentedbythatnaturalpersonorifthatnaturalpersonisunderadisabilitybyhisorherlegalrepresentative;

(b) ajuristicperson,mustberepresentedbyapersondulyauthorisedinwritingbythatjuristicperson,otherthanthelegalpractitionerofrecord;

(c) a regional or local authority council,must be represented by the chief executiveofficerofthatcouncilorhisorherdulyauthorisedrepresentativewhoisnotthelegalpractitionerofrecord;

(d) insuredandwill in thecauseormatterclaimimmunityfroman insurerunderaninsurance policy,must be represented by a duly authorised representative of theinsurerwithsettlementauthority,togetherwiththepersonrepresentingtheinsuredparty.

(7) A person referred to in subrule (5)must, without reference to any other personnotpresentatthesettlementconference,havethenecessaryauthoritytomakeafinalandbindingsettlementregardinganyofferordemand.

(8) If thepersonreferred to insubrule(5)hasnosuchauthoritywhichresults in thesettlement conference being adjourned to enable himor her to obtain additional authority, he orshemayhaveanorderforcostsmadeagainsthimorheriftheADRprocedurefailsandthematterproceedstotrial.


(9) The letters referred to in subrule (1) and anything discussed during a settlementconferencearewithoutprejudiceandmaynotbeusedbyanypartyintheproceedingstowhichthelettersandtheconferencerelateorinanyotherproceedings.

PART4PROCEDURALSTEPSINRESPECTOFCAUSES

Joinder of parties and causes of action

40. (1) Anynumberofpersons,eachofwhomhasaclaimwhetherjointly,jointlyandseverally,separatelyorinthealternativemayjoinasplaintiffsinoneactionagainstthesamedefendantordefendantsagainstwhomanyoneormoreofthosepersonsproposingtojoinasplaintiffswould,ifheorshebroughtaseparateaction,beentitledtobringthataction-

(a) solongastherighttoreliefofthepersonsproposingtojoinasplaintiffdependsonwhetherthecourtistodeterminesubstantiallythesamequestionoflaworfactwhich,ifseparateactionswereinstituted,wouldariseinsuchaction;and

(b) joindermay be allowed by the court on condition that failure of the claim of oneplaintiffdoesnotonthatveryfactextinguishtheclaimsoftheotherplaintiffs.

(2) Aplaintiffmayjoinseveralcausesofactioninthesameaction.

(3) Aplaintiffmaysueseveraldefendantsinoneactioneitherjointly,jointlyandseverally,separatelyorinthealternativewheneverthedisputearisingbetweenthemoranyofthemontheonehandandtheplaintifforanyoftheplaintiffsdependsonthedeterminationofsubstantiallythesamequestionoflaworfactwhich,ifsuchdefendantsweresuedseparately,wouldariseineachseparateaction.

(4) Wheretherehasbeenajoinderofcausesofactionorofparties,thecourtmayontheapplicationofanypartyatanytimeorderthatseparatetrialsbeheldeitherinrespectofsomeorallofthecausesofactionorsomeorallofthepartiesandthecourtmayonsuchapplicationmakesuchorderasitconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

(5) Anypartywhoseeksajoinderofpartiesorcausesmustapplyforsuchjoindertothemanagingjudgefordirectionsintermsofrule32(4).

(6) Ifunderthisrulethemanagingjudgeordersthejoindertobeeffectedheorshemustsimultaneouslygivedirectionsasregardsthetimewithinwhichitshouldbedone,serviceofitandfurtherpleadingsoramendmentofpleadings.

Consolidation of actions and intervention of persons as plaintiffs or defendants

41. (1) Whereseparateactionshavebeeninstitutedthemanagingjudgemayontheapplicationofanypartytoanyactionafternoticetoallinterestedpartiesandifitappearstothemanagingjudgeconvenienttodoso,makeanorderconsolidatingtheactions,afterwhich-

(a) theactionsproceedasoneaction;

(b) rule40applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttotheactionsoconsolidated;and

(c) thecourtmaymakeanyorderitconsiderssuitableorappropriatewithregardtothefurtherconductofthematterandmaygiveonejudgmentdisposingofallmattersindisputeintheactions.


(2) Apersonentitledtojoinasaplaintifforliabletobejoinedasadefendantinanyactionmay,onnoticetoallparties,atanystageoftheproceedingsapplytothemanagingjudgeforleavetointerveneasaplaintiffordefendant.

(3) Themanagingjudgemayonapplicationmadeundersubrule(2)makesuchorderincludinganorderastocostsandgivesuchdirectionsastofurtherprocedureintheactionwhichheorsheconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

Proceedings by and against partnerships, firms and associations

42. (1) Inthisrule-

“association”meansanyunincorporatedbodyofpersons,notbeingapartnership;

“firm”meansabusiness,includingabusinesscarriedonbyabodycorporateorbythesoleproprietorthereofunderanameotherthanhisorherown;

“plaintiff”and“defendant”includeapplicantandrespondent,respectively;

“relevantdate”meansthedateofaccrualofthecauseormattergivingrisetotheactionorapplication;

“sue” and “sued” and their grammatical derivatives are used in relation to actions andapplications.

(2) Apartnership,afirmoranassociationmaysueorbesuedinitsname.

(3) Aplaintiffsuingapartnershipneednotallegethenamesofthepartnersandifheorshedoes,anyerrororomissionorinclusiondoesnotaffordadefencetothepartnership.

(4) Subrule(3)applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoaplaintiffsuingafirm.

(5) Aplaintiff suing afirmor a partnershipmay at any timebeforeor after judgmentdelivertothedefendantanoticecallingforparticularsastothefullnameandresidentialaddressoftheproprietororofeachpartnerasattherelevantdate.

(6) Thedefendantmustwithin10daysdeliveranoticecontainingtheinformationreferredtoinsubrule(5).

(7) Concurrentlywiththestatementreferredtoinsubrule(5)thedefendantmustserveonthepersonsreferredtointhatsubruleanoticeonForm15withreasonableadaptationsandmodificationsanddeliverproofbyaffidavitofsuchservice.

(8) AplaintiffsuingafirmorapartnershipandalleginginthesummonsorapplicationthatapersonwasattherelevantdatetheproprietororapartnermustnotifythatpersonaccordinglybydeliveringanoticeonForm15withreasonableadaptationsandmodifications.

(9) Apersonservedwithanoticeintermsofsubrule(7)or(8)mustberegardedasapartytotheproceedingswiththerightsanddutiesofadefendant.

(10) A party to the proceedingsmay aver in the pleadings or affidavits that the personreferredtoinsubrule(9)wasattherelevantdatetheproprietororapartnerorthatheorsheisestoppedfromdenyingsuchstatus.

(11) Ifapartytotheproceedingsdisputessuchstatusthecourtmayatthehearingdecidethatissuein limine.


(12) Executioninrespectofajudgmentagainstapartnershipmustfirstbeleviedagainsttheassetsofthepartnershipandaftersuchexecution,againsttheprivateassetsofanypersonheldtobeestoppedfromdenyinghisorherstatusasapartner,asifjudgmenthasbeenenteredagainsthimorher.

(13) Subrules(1)to(12)applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoadefendantsuedbyafirmorapartnership.

(14) Ifapartnershipissuedanditappearsthatsincetherelevantdateithasbeendissolvedtheproceedingsmustneverthelesscontinueagainstthepersonsallegedbytheplaintifforstatedbythepartnershiptobepartnersasifsuedindividually.

(15) Subrule (14) applieswithnecessarymodifications requiredby thecontextwhere itappearsthatafirmhasbeendiscontinued.

(16) Aplaintiffsuinganassociationmayatany timebeforeorafter judgmentdeliveranoticetothedefendantcallingforatruecopyofitscurrentconstitutionandalistofthenamesandaddressesoftheoffice-bearersandtheirrespectiveofficesasattherelevantdate.

(17) Thedefendantmustcomplywiththenoticereferredtoinsubrule(16)within10daysofreceiptofthenotice.

(18) Subrules(16)and(17)applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoadefendantsuedbyanassociation.

(19) Subrules(8)to(12) applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontextwhen-

(a) aplaintiffallegesthatamember,employeeoragentofthedefendantassociationisliableinlawforitsallegeddebt;or

(b) adefendantallegesthatamember,employeeoragentoftheplaintiffassociationisresponsibleinlawforthepaymentofanycostswhichmaybeawardedagainst theassociation.

(20) Subrule(14)applieswiththenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttothecontinuanceoftheproceedingsagainstamember,employeeoragentreferredtoinsubrule(19)(a).

Change of parties

43. (1) Proceedingsmaynotterminatesolelybecauseofthedeath,marriageorotherchangeofstatusofapartyunlessthecauseofsuchproceedingsisatthesametimeextinguishedbythedeath,marriageorotherchangeofstatus.

(2) Ifbecauseofanevent referred to in subrule (1) itbecomesnecessaryorproper tointroduceafurtherpersonasapartyintheproceedings,whetherinadditiontoorinsubstitutionforthepartytowhomsuchproceedingsrelate,apartytothoseproceedingsmustwithoutdelaybynoticetothatfurtherperson,toeveryotherpartyandtotheregistraraddorsubstitutethatfurtherpersonasaparty.

(3) Afterapartyhasbeenaddedorsubstitutedundersubrule(2),theproceedingsmust,subjecttoanordermadeundersubrule(8),afterwardscontinueinrespectofthepersonwhohasbeenaddedorsubstitutedas ifheorshehasbeenapartyfromthecommencement thereofandallstepsvalidlytakenbeforethatadditionorsubstitutioncontinuetobeoffullforceandeffect.

(4) Anoticereferredtoinsubrule(2)maynot,exceptwiththeleaveofthecourtgrantedonsuchtermsastoadjournmentorotherwiseastoitmayconsidersuitableorappropriate,begivenafterthecommencementofthehearingofanyopposedmatter.


(5) Acopyofthenoticeservedonanypersonjoinedasapartytotheproceedingsmustbeaccompanied-

(a) inapplicationproceedings,bycopiesofallnotices,affidavitsandmaterialdocumentspreviouslydelivered;and

(b) inanaction,bycopiesofallpleadingsandlikedocumentsalreadyfiledofrecord,

unless thatpartyisrepresentedbya legalpractitionerwhoisalreadyinpossessionofcopiesof thedocumentsreferredtoinparagraphs(a)or(b).

(6) Anotice referred to in subrule (2)mustbe servedby thedeputy-sheriff unless thenoticeisdirectedtotheregistraralone.

(7) Ifapartytoanyproceedingdiesorceasestobecapableofactingassuch,hisorherexecutor,curator,trusteeorsimilarlawfulrepresentative,maybynoticetoallotherpartiesandtotheregistrarindicatethatheorshedesiresinhisorhercapacityassuchtobesubstitutedforsuchpartyandunlessthecourtordersotherwise,heorsheisthereafterforallpurposesconsideredtohavebeensosubstituted.

(8) Themanagingjudgemay,onanoticeofapplicationdeliveredbyanypartywithin10daysofserviceofnoticeintermsofsubrules(2)or(7),atacasemanagementorpre-trialconferencesetasideorvaryanyadditionorsubstitutionofapartythusaffectedormaydismisstheapplicationorconfirmtheadditionorsubstitutiononsuchterms,ifany,astothedeliveryofaffidavitsorpleadingsorastopostponementoradjournmentorastocostsorotherwiseasheorshemayconsidersuitableorproper.

Representation of parties

44. (1) Wherealegalpractitioneractsonbehalfofapartyinanyproceedings,thelegalpractitionermustnotifyallotherpartiesofhisorhernameandaddress.

(2) Apartyrepresentedbyalegalpractitionerinanyproceedingsmayatanytimeterminatethe legalpractitioner’sauthority toactforhimorherandheorshemaythereafteract inpersonorappointanotherlegalpractitionertoactforhimorher.

(3) Whereapartyterminatestheauthorityofhisorherlegalpractitioner,thatpartymustwithoutdelaygivenoticetotheregistrarandtoallotherpartiesoftheterminationofhisorherformerlegalpractitioner’sauthorityand,ifheorshehasappointedanotherlegalpractitionertoactforhimorher,ofthelatter’snameandaddressandthelegalpractitionersoappointedmustwithoutdelayfileanoticeofrepresentationwiththeregistrarandallotherparties.

(4) Wherethepartyreferredtoinsubrule(2)doesnotappointanotherlegalpractitionertorepresenthimorher,thatpartymust,inthenoticeofterminationofhisorherformerlegalpractitioner’sauthorityalsonotifyallotherpartiesofanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusfortheserviceonhimorherofalldocumentsinthoseproceedings.

(5) Onreceiptofanoticeintermsofsubrule(3)or(4),theaddressofthelegalpractitionerorofthepartybecomestheaddressofsuchpartyfortheserviceonhimorherofalldocumentsinthoseproceedings,butanyservicedulyeffectedelsewherebeforereceiptofthenoticeis,despitethechange,forallpurposesvalidunlessthecourtordersotherwise.

(6) Wherealegalpractitioneractinginanyproceedingsforapartyceasessotoactheorshemustwithoutdelaydelivernoticeofhisorherceasingtoactaslegalpractitionertothatparty,theregistrarandallotherparties.


(7) Thelegalpractitionerreferredtoinsubrule(6)mustcausenoticetothepartyforwhomheorshehasactedtobeservedbythedeputy-sheriffinthemannerreferredtoinrule8with necessarymodificationsandadaptations.

(8) Apartythatwasformerlyrepresentedmust,within10daysafterthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(6)hasbeenservedonhimorher,notifyallotherpartiesofanewaddressforservicereferredtoinsubrules(3)or(4)and,unless thecourtotherwisedirects,anyof theotherpartiesmaybeforereceiptofthenoticeofhisorhernewaddressforserviceofdocumentsserveanydocumentsonthatpartyatthatparty’slastknownorgivenaddress.

(9) Thenoticetotheregistrarmuststatethenamesandaddressesofthepartiesnotifiedandthedateonwhichandthemannerinwhichthenoticewassenttothem.

(10) Thenoticetothepartyformerlyrepresentedmustinformthatpartyoftheprovisionsofsubrules(3)and(4).

PART5PLEADINGS

Pleadings in general

45. (1) A legalpractitioneroraparty toanaction, if thatpartysuesordefends inperson,mustsignthesummonsandeveryotherpleading.

(2) Thedivisionof thecourt fromwhichthesummonsis issued, the titleof theactiondescribingthepartiesandthenumberassignedforthecasebytheregistrarmustappearattheheadingofeachpleading,but,wherethepartiesarenumerousorthetitlelengthyandanabbreviationisreasonablypossible,itmaybesoabbreviated.

(3) Everypleadingmustbedelivered.

(4) Aftertheregistrarhasregisteredapleadingheorshemustendorseonthefirstpageofthepleadingthenameofthemanagingjudgetowhomthecasehasbeenallocated.

(5) Everypleadingmustbedividedintoparagraphs,includingsubparagraphs,whichmustbeconsecutivelynumericallynumberedandmustcontainaclearandconcisestatementofthematerialfactsonwhichthepleaderreliesforhisorherclaim,defenceoranswertoanypleading,withsufficientparticularitytoenabletheoppositepartytoreplyandinparticularsetout-

(a) thenatureoftheclaim,includingthecauseofaction;or

(b) thenatureofthedefence;and

(c) such particulars of any claim, defence or othermatter pleaded by the party as arenecessarytoenabletheoppositepartytoidentifythecasethatthepleadingrequireshimorhertomeet.

(6) Every allegation in the particulars of claim or counterclaim must be dealt withspecificallyandnotevasivelyorvaguely.

(7) Apartywhoinhisorherpleadingreliesonacontractmuststatewhetherthecontractiswrittenororalandwhen,whereandbywhomitwasconcludedandifthecontractiswrittenatruecopythereoforofthepartreliedoninthepleadingmustbeannexedtothepleading.

(8) Itisnotnecessaryinapleadingtostatethecircumstancesfromwhichanallegedtacittermcanbeinferred.

(9) Aplaintiffsuingfordamagesmustsetthemoutinsuchamanneraswillenablethe


defendantreasonablytoassessthequantumthereof.

(10) Aplaintiffsuingfordamagesforpersonalinjurymustspecifythenatureandextentoftheinjuriesandthenature,effectsanddurationofthedisabilityallegedtogiverisetosuchdamages.

(11) Inaclaimfordamagesforpersonalinjuriestheplaintiffmust,asfaraspracticable,stateseparatelywhatamount,ifany,isclaimedfor-

(a) medicalcostsandhospitalandothersimilarexpenses;

(b) painandsuffering;

(c) disabilityinrespectof-

(i) theearningofincomestatingtheearningslosttodateandtheestimatedfutureloss;

(ii) theenjoymentofamenitiesoflifeandgivingparticulars.

Plea

46. (1) Where a defendant on whom a combined summons has been served hasdeliverednoticeofintentiontodefend,heorshemustonthedatedeterminedintermsofrule23deliverapleawithorwithoutacounterclaimoranoticeofintentiontonoteanexceptionoranexceptionwithorwithoutapplicationtostrikeout.

(2) Everypleamust-

(a) dealwitheachandeveryallegationmadebytheplaintiffinhisorherparticularsofclaim;

(b) clearlystatewhichallegationsbytheplaintiffareadmitted;

(c) clearlyandconciselystateallmaterialfactsonwhichthedefendantreliesindefenceoranswertotheplaintiff’sclaim.

(3) Everyallegationoffactintheparticularsofclaimwhichisnotstatedinthepleaasdeniedoradmittedisregardedashavingbeenadmittedand,ifanexplanationorqualificationofanadmissionoradenialisnecessary,itmustbestatedintheplea.

(4) If,becauseofanycounterclaim,thedefendantclaimsthatonthegivingofjudgmentonthatcounterclaim,theplaintiff’sclaimwillbeextinguishedeitherinwholeorinpart,thedefendantmayinhisorherplearefertothefactofsuchcounterclaimandrequestthatjudgmentinrespectoftheclaimoranyportionthereofwhichwouldbeextinguishedbysuchcounterclaimbepostponeduntiljudgmentonthecounterclaim.

(5) Ifthecourtacceptsarequestmadeundersubrule(4),itmust,unlessthecourtontheapplicationofanyperson interestedotherwiseorders,postpone the judgmenton theclaimeither inwholeorinpart,butthecourtmay-

(a) ifnootherdefencehasbeenraised,givejudgmentforsuchpartoftheclaimaswouldnotbeextinguishedasifthedefendantwereindefaultoffilingapleainrespectthereof;or


(b) ontheapplicationofeitherparty,makesuchorderastoitseemssuitableorproper.

Replication

47. (1) Afterserviceonhimorherofapleatheplaintiffmust,subjecttosubrule(2),onthedatedeterminedintermsofrule23wherenecessarydeliverareplicationtothepleaandsuchreplicationmustdescribeinsufficientdetailallfactssupportingthereplication.

(2) Noreplicationorsubsequentpleadingwhichwouldbeamerejoinderofissueorbaredenialofallegationsinthepreviouspleadingisnecessary,andinthatevent,anissueisconsideredasjoinedandpleadingsareconsideredasclosedintermsofrule51(b).

(3) Whereareplicationorsubsequentpleadingisnecessaryapartymaythereinjoinissueontheallegationsinthepreviouspleadingandtosuchextentasheorshehasnotdealtspecificallywiththeallegationsinthepleaorsuchotherpleading,suchjoinderofissueoperatesasadenialofeverymaterialallegationoffactinthepleadingonwhichissueisjoined.

Counterclaim

48. (1) Adefendantwhocounterclaimsmustsimultaneouslyandtogetherwithhisorherpleadeliveracounterclaimsettingoutthematerialfactsthereofinaccordancewithrule45,unlesstheplaintiffagreesorifheorsherefuses,thecourtallowsittobedeliveredatalaterstage.

(2) Acounterclaimmustbesetouteitherinaseparatedocumentorinaportionofthedocumentcontainingthepleaandheaded‘Counterclaim’andit isunnecessarytorepeat therein thenamesordescriptionsofthepartiestotheproceedingsinthecounterclaim.

(3) If thedefendant isentitledtotakeactionagainstanyotherpersonandtheplaintiff,whetherjointlyorseverally,separatelyorinthealternative,heorshemaywiththeleaveofthecourtproceedinthatactionbywayofacounterclaimagainsttheplaintiffandtheotherpersons,inamannerandonsuchtermsasthecourtmaydirect.

(4) Adefendantwhocounterclaimsintermsofsubrules(1)or(3)mustaddtothetitleofhisorherpleaafurthertitlecorrespondingwithwhatwouldbethetitleofanyactioninstitutedagainstthepartiesagainstwhomheorshecounterclaimsandallfurtherpleadingsintheactionmust,subjecttorule45(2),bearsuchtitle.

(5) Adefendantmaycounterclaimconditionallyontheclaimordefenceintheeventofthecounterclaimfailing.

Plea to counterclaim

49. (1) Theplaintiffmustdeliverapleatothecounterclaimofthedefendantonadatedeterminedintermsofrule23.

(2) Theplea referred to in subrule (1)must conformwithnecessaryadaptationsandmodificationstorule46(2)and(3).

Third party procedure

50. (1) Whereinanactionapartyclaims-

(a) as against any other person not a party to the action (in this rule called a “thirdparty”)thatpartyisentitledinrespectofanyreliefclaimedagainsthimorhertoacontributionorindemnificationfromthethirdparty;or


(b) thatanyquestionorissueintheactionissubstantiallythesameasaquestionoranissuewhichhasarisenbetweenthatpartyand the thirdpartyand thequestionorissueshouldproperlybedeterminednotonlyasbetweenanypartiestotheactionbutalsoasbetweenthosepartiesandthethirdpartyorbetweenanyofthem,

thatpartymayissueanotice(hereinafter referred toas“thirdpartynotice”)onForm16and thenoticemustbeservedbythedeputy-sheriff.

(2) Thenoticereferredtoinsubrule(1)muststatethenatureandgroundsoftheclaimofthepartyissuingthenotice,thequestionorissuetobedeterminedandtherelieforremedyclaimedandinsofarasthestatementoftheclaimandthequestionorissueareconcernedtherulesgoverningpleadingsapplywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext.

(3) Thethirdpartynotice-

(a) mustbeservedbeforethecloseofpleadingsintheactioninconnectionwithwhichitisissued;

(b) ifintendedtobeservedafterthecloseofpleadings,mayonlybesoservedwiththeleaveofthemanagingjudge;and

(c) mustbeaccompaniedbyacopyofallpleadingsfiledintheactionuptothedateofserviceofthenotice.

(4) Ifthethirdpartyintendstocontesttheclaimsetoutinthethirdpartynoticeheorshemustdelivernoticeofintentiontodefendinthesamemannerthathewouldrespondtoacombinedsummonsandimmediatelyonreceiptofthenoticethepartywhoissuedthethirdpartynoticemustinformallotherpartiesaccordingly.

(5) Afterserviceofathirdpartynoticeonthethirdpartythatpartybecomesapartytotheactionandifheorshedeliversnoticeofintentiontodefendheorsheis,asaparty,entitledtobeservedwithalldocumentsandmustbegivennoticeofallmatters.

(6) Thethirdpartymaypleadorexcepttothethirdpartynoticeasifheorshewereadefendanttotheactionandmayalsobyfilingapleaorotherpleadingcontesttheliabilityofthepartyissuingthenoticeonanygroundirrespectiveofthefactthatthegroundhasnotbeenraisedintheactionbythepartyissuingthenotice,butthethirdpartyisnotentitled,excepttotheextentthatheorsheisentitledtodosointermsofrule48,tomakeacounterclaimagainstanypersonotherthanthepartyissuingthenotice.

(7) Therulesgoverningthefilingoffurtherpleadingsapplytothirdparties,namely-

(a) insofarasthethirdparty’splearelatestotheclaimofthepartyissuingthenotice,thatpartyisregardedastheplaintiffandthethirdpartyasthedefendant;

(b) in so far as the third party’s plea relates to the plaintiff’s claim, the plaintiff isregardedasthedefendantandtheplaintiffasthedefendantmustfilepleadingsasprovidedintheserules.

(8) Whereapartytoanactionhas,asagainstanyotherparty,whetherthefirstnamedpartyhasbecomeapartybyvirtueofacounterclaimbyanotherpersonorbyvirtueofathirdpartynoticeorbyanyothermeans,aclaimreferredtoinsubrule(1)heorshemayissueandserveonsuchotherpartyathirdpartynoticeinaccordancewiththisrule.

(9) Wheresubrule(8)applies,thesameprocedureappliesasbetweenthepartiestothatnoticeandtheyaresubjecttothesamerightsanddutiesasifthatotherpartyhasbeenservedwitha


thirdpartynoticeintermsofsubrule(1),exceptthatnofurthernoticeofintentiontodefendneedtobedelivered.

(10) Apartywhohasbeenjoinedasathirdpartybyvirtueofathirdpartynoticemayatanytimemakeapplicationtothemanagingjudgefortheseparationofthetrialofalloranyoftheissuesthathasarisenasaresultofthethirdpartynotice.

(11) Themanagingjudgemay,onapplicationmadeundersubrule(10),makeanyorderasheorsheconsiderssuitableorproper,includinganorderfortheseparatehearinganddeterminationofanissue,onconditionthathisorherdecisiononanyotherissuearisingintheactioneitherasbetweentheplaintiffandthedefendantorasbetweenanyotherparties,isbindingontheapplicant.

Close of pleadings

51. Pleadingsareconsideredclosedif-

(a) eitherpartyhasjoinedissuewithoutalleginganynewmatterandwithoutaddinganyfurtherpleading;

(b) thelastdayallowedforfilingareplicationorsubsequentpleadinghaselapsedandithasnotbeenfiled;

(c) thepartiesagreeinwritingthatthepleadingsareclosedandanagreementinthatregardisfiledwiththeregistrar;or

(d) the parties are unable to agree whether pleadings have closed and the court onapplicationofapartydeclaresthepleadingsclosed.

Amendment of pleadings

52. (1) Apartydesiringtoamendapleadingordocument,otherthananaffidavit,filedinconnectionwithaproceedingmustgivenoticetoallotherpartiestotheproceedingandthemanagingjudgeofhisorherintentionsotoamend.

(2) Anoticereferredto insubrule(1)muststate thatunlessobjectioninwritingto theproposedamendmentismadewithin10daysthepartygivingthenoticewillamendthepleadingordocumentinquestionaccordingly.

(3) Ifnoobjectioninwritingismadethepartyreceivingthenoticeisconsideredashavingagreedtotheamendment.

(4) If objection is made within the period referred to in subrule (2), which objectionmustclearlyandconciselystatethegroundsonwhichitisfounded,thepartydesiringtopursuetheamendmentmustwithin10daysafterreceiptoftheobjectionapplytothemanagingjudgeforleavetoamend.

(5) Themanagingjudgemustsetthematterdownforhearingandthereafterthemanagingjudgemaymakesuchorderthereonasheorsheconsiderssuitableorproperandthatordermustbemadewithin15daysfromthedateofthehearing.

(6) Wheneverthecourthasorderedanamendmentornoobjectionhasbeenmadewithinthe time specified in subrule (2), the party amendingmust deliver the amendmentwithin the timespecifiedinthecourt’sorderorwithinfivedaysaftertheexpiryofthetimespecifiedinsubrule(2).

(7) Whenanamendmenttoapleadinghasbeendeliveredintermsofthisrule,theotherpartyis,within15daysofreceiptoftheamendedpleading,entitledtopleadtotheamendmentortoamendconsequentiallyanypleadingalreadyfiledbyhimorher.


(8) Apartygivingnoticeofamendmentis,unlessthecourtotherwiseorders,liabletopaythecoststherebyoccasionedtoanyotherparty.

(9) Thecourtmayduringthehearingatanystagebeforejudgment,grantleavetoamendapleadingordocumentonsuchtermsastocostsorotherwiseasthecourtconsiderssuitableorproper.

(10) If theamendmentofapleadingaffectsanydeadlineset inacaseplanorder, themanagingjudgeorthecourtmustgiveappropriatedirectionsastonewdatesforthetakingofsuchstepsasremainunfinishedintermsofthecaseplanorder.

PART6NON-COMPLIANCEWITHTHERULESOFCOURT,PRACTICE

DIRECTIONSORCOURTORDERS

Sanctions for failure to comply with these rules, practice direction or court order or direction

53. (1) Ifapartyorhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifrepresented,withoutreasonableexplanationfailsto-

(a) attendacaseplanningconference,casemanagementconference,astatushearing,anadditionalcasemanagementconferenceorapre-trialconference;

(b) participateinthecreationofacaseplan,ajointcasemanagementreportorparties’proposedpre-trialorder;

(c) complywithacaseplanorder,casemanagementorder,astatushearingorderorthemanagingjudge’spre-trialorder;

(d) participateingoodfaithinacaseplanning,casemanagementorpre-trialprocess;

(e) complywithacaseplanorderoranydirectionissuedbythemanagingjudge;or

(f) complywithdeadlinessetbyanyorderofcourt,

themanagingjudgemayenteranyorderthatisjustandfairinthematterincludinganyoftheorderssetoutinsubrule(2).

(2) Withoutderogating fromanypowerof thecourtunder these rules thecourtmayissueanorder-

(a) refusing to allow the non-compliant party to support or oppose any claims ordefences;

(b) strikingoutpleadingsorpartthereof, includinganydefence,exceptionorspecialplea;

(c) dismissingaclaimorenteringafinaljudgment;or

(d) directingthenon-compliantpartyorhisorherlegalpractitionertopaytheopposingparty’scostscausedbythenon-compliance.

Sanctions for non-compliance in absence of defaulting party obtaining relief, relaxation, extension or condonation

54. (1) Where apartyhasfailedtocomplywitharule,practicedirectionorcourtorder,anysanctionforafailuretocomplyimposedbytherule,practicedirectionorcourtorderhas


effectandconsequencesforsuchfailureandsucheffectandconsequencesfollow,unlessthepartyindefaultappliesfor andisgrantedrelaxation,extensionoftimeorrelieffromsanction.

(2) Wherearule,practicedirectionorcourtorder-

(a) requiresapartytodosomethingwithinaspecifiedtime;or

(b) specifiestheconsequencesofafailuretocomply,

thetimefordoingtheactinquestionmaynotbeextendedbyagreementbetweentheparties.

(3) Whereapartyfailstodeliverapleadingwithinthetimestatedinthecaseplanorderorwithinanyextendedtimeallowedbythemanagingjudge,thatpartyisindefaultoffilingsuchpleadingandisbythatveryfactbarred.

(4) Forthepurposesofthisrulethedaysfrom16Decemberto15January,bothinclusive,arenotcountedincomputingthetimeallowedforthedeliveryofanypleading.

Upliftment of bar, extension of time, relaxation or condonation

55. (1) Thecourtorthemanagingjudgemay,onapplicationonnoticetoeverypartyandongoodcauseshown,makeanorderextendingorshorteningatimeprescribedbytheserulesorbyanorderofcourtfordoinganactor takingastepinconnectionwithproceedingsofanynaturewhatsoever,onsuchtermsasthecourtormanagingjudgeconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

(2) Anextensionoftimemaybeorderedalthoughtheapplicationismadebeforetheexpiryof the timeprescribedorfixedand themanaging judgeordering theextensionmaymakeanyorderheorsheconsiderssuitableorappropriateastotherecalling,varyingorcancellingoftheconsequencesofdefault,whethersuchconsequencesflowfromthetermsofanyorderorfromtheserules.

Relief from sanctions or adverse consequences

56. (1) Onapplicationforrelieffromasanctionimposedoranadverseconsequencearisingfromafailuretocomplywitharule,practicedirectionorcourtorder,thecourtwillconsiderallthecircumstances,including-

(a) whethertheapplicationforreliefhasbeenmadepromptly;

(b) whetherthefailuretocomplyisintentional;

(c) whetherthereissufficientexplanationforthefailure;

(d) theextenttowhichthepartyindefaulthascompliedwithotherrules,practicedirectionsorcourtorders;

(e) whetherthefailuretocomplyiscausedbythepartyorbyhisorherlegalpractitioner;

(f) whetherthetrialdateorthelikelytrialdatecanstillbemetifreliefisgranted;

(g) theeffectwhichthefailuretocomplyhasorislikelytohaveoneachparty;and

(h) theeffectwhichthegrantingofreliefwouldhaveoneachpartyandtheinterestsoftheadministrationofjustice.

(2) Anapplicationforreliefmustbesupportedbyevidence.


(3) Themanagingjudgemay,ongoodcauseshown,condoneanon-compliancewiththeserules,practicedirectionorcourtorder.

PART7APPLICATIONFORSPECIFICORDERSORJUDGMENTS

Exception

57. (1) Whereapleadingisvagueandembarrassingor lacksavermentswhicharenecessarytosustainanactionoradefence,theopposingpartymaydeliveranexceptiontheretowithintheperiodallowedforthepurposeinthecaseplanorderorintheabsenceofprovisionforsuchperiod,withinsuchtimeasdirectedbythemanagingjudgeorthecourtforsuchpurposeondirectionsintermsofrule32(4)beingsoughtbythepartywishingtoexcept.

(2) Whereapartyintendstotakeanexceptionthatapleadingisvagueandembarrassingheorshemust,within10daysoftheperiodallowedtodoso,bynoticeaffordhisorheropponenttheopportunityofremovingthecauseofcomplaint.

(3) Thepartyexceptingmustwithin10daysfromthedateonwhichareplytothenoticereferredtoinsubrule(2)isreceivedorafterthedateonwhichreplyisdue,deliverhisorherexception.

(4) Ifapartyexcepts toapleading themanaging judgemustgivedirectionswhen theexceptionwill be heard and give such other directions as themanaging judge considers proper orappropriate.

(5) Where an exception is taken to a pleading the grounds onwhich the exception isfoundedmustbeclearlyandconciselystated.

(6) Whereanexceptionistakentoapleadingonthegroundsthatsuchpleadinglackstheavermentswhicharenecessarytosustainanactionordefence,noplea,replicationorotherpleadingoverisnecessary.

Application to strike out

58. (1) Where a pleading contains averments which are scandalous, vexatious orirrelevant,theopposingpartymaymakeanapplicationtostrikeouttheavermentswithin-

(a) theperiodallowedforthepurposeinthecaseplanorder,incaseofanaction;

(b) suchtimeasisallowedintherulesgoverningapplicationproceedings,incaseofanapplication;or

(c) suchtimeasmaybedirectedbythemanagingjudgeorthecourtondirectionsintermsofrule32(4)beingsoughtbythepartywishingtostrikeout,

butthecourtmaynotgrantthereliefsoughtunlessitissatisfiedthattheapplicantwillbeprejudicedintheconductofhisorherclaimordefenceifitisnotgranted.

(2) Whereanapplicationtostrikeoutismade,nootherpleadingisnecessary.

(3) Apartywhoappliesforthestrikingoutofavermentsintermsofthisrulemustseekthemanagingjudge’sdirectionsintermsofrule32(4)foritsadjudicationandmustsetoutclearlythewordsorparagraphsofthepleadingoraffidavitthatheorsheintendstohavestruckoutaswellasthelegalgroundstherefor.


(4) Themanagingjudgemustgivedirectionswhenanapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(1)maybeheardandheorshemaygiveanydirectionsheorsheconsiderssuitableorproper.

Security for costs

59. (1) Apartyentitledtodemandsecurityforcostsfromanothermust,ifheorshesodesires,assoonaspracticableafterthecommencementofproceedings,deliveranoticesettingoutthegroundsonwhichthesecurityisclaimedandtheamountdemanded.

(2) Ifapartycontests theamountofsecurityonly thatpartysoobjectingmust,withinthreedaysafterthenoticecontemplatedinsubrule(1)isreceived,givenoticetotherequestingpartytomeettheobjectingpartyattheofficeoftheregistraronadatepre-arrangedwiththeregistrarandthatnoticemuststatethedateofthemeetingandthedatemustnotbemorethanthreedaysafterthenoticeofobjectiontotheamountofsecurityisdeliveredtothepartyrequestingthesecurity.

(3) Theregistrarmustdeterminetheamountofsecuritytobegiven.

(4) If the party fromwhom security is demanded contests his or her liability to givesecurityorifheorshefailsorrefusestofurnishsecurityintheamountdemandedortheamountfixedbytheregistrarwithin10daysofthedemandortheregistrar’sdecision,theotherpartymayapplytothemanagingjudgeonnoticeforanorderthatsuchsecuritybegivenandthattheproceedingsbestayeduntiltheorderiscompliedwith.

(5) Themanagingjudgemay,ifsecurityisnotgivenwithinthetimereferredtoinsubrule(4),dismisstheproceedingsinstitutedorstrikeoutanypleadingsfiledbythepartyindefaultormakeanyorderthatheorsheconsiderssuitableorproper.

(6) Security for costs is, unless the managing judge otherwise directs or the partiesotherwiseagree,givenintheform,amountandmannerdirectedbytheregistrar.

(7) Theregistrarmay,ontheapplicationbythepartyinwhosefavoursecurityistobegivenandonnoticetointerestedparties,increasetheamountoriginallyfurnishedifheorsheissatisfiedthatthatamountisnolongersufficientandhisorherdecisionisfinal.

(8) ApersontowhomlegalaidisrenderedbyorunderalaworwhoisrepresentedbytheGovernmentAttorneyisnotcompelledtogivesecurityforthecostsoftheopposingparty,unlessthemanagingjudgedirectsotherwise.

Summary judgment

60. (1) Wherethedefendanthasdeliverednoticeofintentiontodefend,theplaintiffmayapplytocourtforsummaryjudgmentoneachclaiminthesummons,togetherwithaclaimforinterestandcosts,solongastheclaimis-

(a) onaliquiddocument;

(b) foraliquidatedamountinmoney;

(c) fordeliveryofaspecifiedmovableproperty;or

(d) forejectment.

(2) Theplaintiffmustdelivernoticeoftheapplicationwhichmustbeaccompaniedbyanaffidavitmadebyhimorherorbyanyotherpersonwhocanswearpositivelytothefacts-

(a) verifyingthecauseofactionandtheamount,ifany,claimed;and


(b) statingthatinhisorheropinionthereisnobona fidedefencetotheactionandthatnoticeofintentiontodefendhasbeendeliveredsolelyforthepurposeofdelay.

(3) Iftheclaimisfoundedonaliquiddocument,acopyofthedocumentmustbeannexedtotheaffidavitandthenoticeofapplicationmuststatethattheapplicationwillbesetdownforhearingonadatefixedinthecaseplanorder.

(4) Themanaging judgemustgivedirectionsfor theadjudicationofanapplicationforsummaryjudgment,exceptthatadateforhearingmaybedeterminedatthecaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23.

(5) Onthehearingofanapplicationforsummaryjudgmentthedefendantmay-

(a) whereapplicablegivesecuritytotheplaintifftothesatisfactionoftheregistrarforanyjudgmentincludinginterestandcosts;or

(b) satisfythecourtby-

(i) affidavit,whichmust be delivered before 12h00 on the court day but onebeforethedayonwhichtheapplicationistobeheard;or

(ii) oralevidence,givenwiththeleaveofthecourt,ofhimselforherselforofanyotherpersonwhocanswearpositivelytothefact,

thatheorshehasabona fide defencetotheactionandtheaffidavitorevidencemustdisclosefullythenatureandgroundsofthedefenceandthematerialfactsreliedon.

(6) Noevidencemaybeadducedbytheplaintiffotherwisethanbytheaffidavitreferredtoinsubrule(2)andnoneofthepartiesmaycross-examineapersonwhogivesoralevidenceorbyaffidavit,butthecourtmayputtoanypersonwhogivesoralevidenceanyquestionthatintheopinionofthecourtisnecessarytoclarifythematter.

(7) Ifthedefendantdoesnotfindsecurityorsatisfythecourtasprovidedinsubrule(5)thecourtmayentersummaryjudgmentfortheplaintiff.

(8) Ifonthehearingofanapplicationmadeunderthisruleitappears-

(a) thatadefendantisentitledtodefendandanyotherdefendantisnotsoentitled;or

(b) thatadefendantisentitledtodefendastopartoftheclaim,

thecourt-

(i) mustgiveleavetodefendtoadefendantsoentitledandinsucheventgivedirectionsas tofurtherexchangeofpleadingsorgive judgmentagainst thedefendantnotsoentitled;

(ii) mustgiveleavetodefendtothedefendantastopartoftheclaimandenterjudgmentagainsthimorherastothebalanceoftheclaim,unlessheorshehaspaidthatbalancetotheplaintifforintocourtintermsofrule64;or

(iii) maymakebothordersreferredtoinsubparagraphs(i)and(ii).

(9) Ifthedefendantfindssecurityorsatisfiesthecourtasprovidedinsubrule(5),thecourtmustgiveleavetodefendandtheactionmustproceedasifnoapplicationforsummaryjudgmenthasbeenmadeandinthatcasethecourtmustgivedirectionsastotheexchangeoffurtherpleadings.


(10) Subject tosubrule(13), leavetodefendmaybegivenunconditionallyoritmaybegivensubjecttosuchtermsastosecurity,timefordeliveryofpleadingsoranyothermatterasthecourtconsiderssuitableandproper.

(11) Thecourtmayatthehearingofanapplicationforsummaryjudgmentmakeanyorderastocostsasthecourtconsidersjust,butiftheplaintiffmakesanapplicationunderthisrulewherethe-

(a) caseisnotwithinthetermsofsubrule(1);or

(b) plaintiff,intheopinionofthecourt,kneworoughttohavereasonablyknownthatthedefendantreliesonacontentionwhichwouldentitlehimorhertoleavetodefend,

thecourtmayorderthattheactionbestayeduntiltheplaintiffhaspaidthedefendant’scostsandmayfurtherorderthatsuchcostsbetaxedonascaleasbetweenlegalpractitionerandclient.

(12) If an application for summary judgment is refusedand the court after trialgivesjudgmentfortheplaintiffsubstantiallyasprayed,andthecourtfindsthatsummaryjudgmentshouldhavebeengrantedhadthedefendantnotraisedadefencewhichinitsopinionwasunreasonable,thecourtmayordertheplaintiff’scostsoftheactiontobetaxedonascaleasbetweenlegalpractitionerandclient.

(13) Whereleavetodefendhasbeengrantedbythecourtthepartiesmustcomplywithrule23(5),failingwhichthemanagingjudgemustissueanorderintermsofrule23(8).

Irregular proceedings

61. (1) Apartytoacauseormatterinwhichanirregularsteporproceedinghasbeentakenbyanyotherpartymay,within10daysafterbecomingawareof theirregularity,applytothemanagingjudgetosetasidethesteporproceeding,butapartythathastakenanyfurtherstepinthecauseormatterwithknowledgeoftheirregularityisnotentitledtomakesuchapplication.

(2) Anapplicationundersubrule(1)isaninterlocutoryapplicationandmustbeonnoticetoallpartiesandmustspecify in thenotice theparticularsof the irregularityallegedaswellas theprejudiceclaimedtobesufferedasaresultoftheallegedirregularstep.

(3) Themanagingjudgemustgivedirectionsastothehearingofsuchapplication.

(4) Ifatthehearingoftheapplicationthemanagingjudgeisofopinionthattheproceedingorstepisirregularorimproperheorshemay,withdueregardtotheallegedprejudicesuffered,setitasideinwholeorinparteitherasagainstallthepartiesorasagainstsomeofthemandgrantleavetoamendormakeanyotherorderthatthecourtconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

(5) Apartythathasnotcompliedwithanorderofcourtmadeagainsthimorherintermsofthisruleisnotentitledtotakeanyfurtherstepinthecauseormatter,excepttoapplyforanextensionoftimewithinwhichtocomplywiththeorder.

Judgment by consent

62. (1) Adefendantmay,exceptinmatrimonialcauses,atanytimeconsentinwholeorinparttojudgmentbeinggrantedonaclaimcontainedinthesummons.

(2) The defendantmust personally sign the consent referred to in subrule (1) and thedefendant’ssignaturemusteitherbewitnessedbythelegalpractitioneractingforhimorher,notbeingthelegalpractitioneractingfortheplaintifforbeverifiedbyaffidavitandfurnishedtotheplaintiffafterwhichtheplaintiffmayapplytothemanagingjudgeforjudgmentaccordingtotheconsent.


Special case and adjudication upon points of law and facts

63. (1) Thepartiestoadisputemay,afterinstitutionofproceedings,agreeonawrittenstatementoffactsintheformofaspecialcaseforadjudicationbythemanagingjudge.

(2) Thestatementreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustsetoutthefactsthepartiesagreeonandthequestionsoflawindisputebetweenthepartiesandtheirindividualcontentionsandthestatementmustbe-

(a) divided into consecutively numbered paragraphs and accompanied by copies ofdocumentsnecessarytoenablethemanagingjudgetodecideonthequestions;and

(b) signedbyeachparty’slegalpractitionerorwhereapartysuesordefendspersonallybysuchpartyandthesigneddocumentsmustbeannexedtothestatement.

(3) Themanagingjudgemustsetdownaspecialcaseforhearing.

(4) Ifaminororapersonofunsoundmindisapartytotheproceedingsthecourtmay,beforedeterminingthequestionsoflawindispute,requireproofthatthestatementsinthespecialcase,sofarastheyconcerntheminororpersonofunsoundmind,aretrue.

(5) Atthehearingofaspecialcasethemanagingjudgeandthepartiesmayrefertotheentire contents of the documents referred to in subrule (2) and themanaging judgemaydraw anyinferenceoffactoroflawfromthefactsanddocumentsasifprovedatatrial.

(6) Whereitappearstothecourtmero motuorontheapplicationofapartythatthereisinanypendingactionaquestionoflaworfactwhichmayconvenientlybedecidedeitherbeforeanyevidenceisledorseparatelyfromanyotherquestion,thecourtmaymakeanorderdirectingthetrialofthatquestioninsuchmannerasitconsidersappropriateandmayorderthatallfurtherproceedingsbestayeduntilthequestionhasbeendisposedof.

(7) Ifacauseormatterreferredtoinsubrule(6)involvesanactionfordamagesthecourtmayonapplicationofapartyorderthatquestionsofliabilityandtheamountofdamagesbedecidedseparately,unlessitappearstothecourtthatthequestionscannotconvenientlybesodecided.

(8) Whenconsideringaquestionintermsofthisrulethecourtmaygivesuchdecisionasisappropriateandmaygivedirectionswithregardtothehearingofotherissuesintheproceedingwhichmaybenecessaryforthefinaldisposalofthecauseormatter.

(9) Ifthequestionindisputeisoneoflawandthepartiesareagreedonthefacts,thefactsmaybeadmittedandrecordedatthetrialandthemanagingjudgemaygivejudgmentwithouthearingevidence.

Offer to settle

64. (1) Inanactionwhereasumofmoneyisclaimed,eitheraloneorwithotherrelief,thedefendantmayatanytimeunconditionallyorwithoutprejudicemakeawrittenoffertosettletheplaintiff’sclaimandtheoffermustbesignedeitherbythedefendantorbyhisorherlegalpractitionerifthelatterhasbeenauthorisedinwritingtosign.

(2) Wheretheplaintiffclaimstheperformanceofsomeactbythedefendant,thedefendantmayatanytimetendereitherunconditionallyorwithoutprejudicetoperformtheactand,unlesstheacthastobeperformedbythedefendantpersonally,heorshemustexecuteanirrevocablepowerofattorneyauthorisingtheperformanceoftheactwhichheorshemustdelivertotheregistrartogetherwiththetender.


(3) Apartytoanactionwhomaybeorderedbycourttocontributetowardsanamountforwhichapartytotheactionmaybeheldliableoranythirdpartyfromwhomreliefisbeingclaimedintermsofrule50may,eitherunconditionallyorwithoutprejudice,bywayofanofferofsettlement-

(a) makeawrittenoffertotheotherpartytocontributeeitheraspecificsumorinaspecificproportiontowardstheamounttowhichtheplaintiffmaybeheldentitledintheaction;or

(b) giveawrittenindemnitytothatotherparty,theconditionsofwhichmustbesetoutfullyintheofferofsettlement.

(4) Oneofseveraldefendantsaswellasathirdpartyfromwhomreliefisclaimedmay,eitherunconditionallyorwithoutprejudice,bywayofanofferofsettlementmakeawrittenoffertosettletheplaintiff’sordefendant’sclaimortendertoperformanyactclaimedbytheplaintiffordefendant.

(5) Noticeofanofferortenderintermsofthisrulemustbegiventoallpartiestotheactionanditmuststatewhetherthe-

(a) offerortenderisunconditionalorwithoutprejudiceasanofferofsettlement;

(b) offerortenderisaccompaniedbyanoffertopayalloronlypartofthecostsofthepartytowhomtheofferortenderismadeandfurtherwhetheritissubjecttoconditionsstatedintheofferortender;

(c) offerortenderismadebywayofsettlementofboththeclaimandcostsoroftheclaimonly;and

(d) defendantdisclaimsliabilityforthepaymentofcostsorforpartthereof,inwhichcasethereasonsforsuchdisclaimermustbegivenandtheactionmaythenbesetdownonthequestionofcostsalone.

(6) Aplaintifforpartyreferredtoinsubrule(3)maywithin10daysafterthereceiptofthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(5)orthereafterwiththewrittenconsentofthedefendantorthirdpartyorontheorderofthecourtgivenonsuchconditionsasthecourtmayconsidertobefair,acceptanofferortender,afterwhichtheregistrarhavingsatisfiedhimselforherselfthattherequirementsofthissubrulehavebeencompliedwith,musthandoverthepowerofattorneyreferredtoinsubrule(2)totheplaintiffortohisorherlegalpractitioner.

(7) Incaseofafailuretopayortoperformwithin10daysafterdeliveryofthenoticeofacceptanceoftheofferortenderthepartyentitledtopaymentorperformancemay,onfivedays’writtennotice to thepartywhohas failed topayorperform,apply to themanaging judge for judgment inaccordancewiththeofferortenderaswellasforthecostsoftheapplicationorifthematterhasnotyetbeendocket-allocated,givenoticetotheregistrartosetthematterdownbeforeajudgeinmotioncourt.

(8) Wherenoticeoftheacceptanceofanofferortenderintermsofsubrule(6)ornoticeintermsofsubrule(7)isrequiredtobegivenatanaddressotherthanthatprovidedinrule14(3),thenoticemustbegivenatanaddress,whichisnotapostofficeboxorposte restante,withinaflexibleradiusoftheofficeoftheregistraratwhichthenoticemustbedelivered.

(9) Whereanofferortenderacceptedintermsofthisruleisnotstatedtobeinsatisfactionofaplaintiff’sclaimandcoststhepartytowhomtheofferortenderismademayapplytothemanagingjudgeortocourt,afternoticeofnotlessthanfivedaystotheotherparties,foranorderforcosts.

(10) Anofferortenderintermsofthisrulemade‘withoutprejudice’mustnotbedisclosedtothecourtatanytimebeforejudgmenthasbeengivenandareferencetosuchofferortendermustnotappearonanyfileintheofficeoftheregistrarcontainingthepapersinthecauseormatter.


(11) Thefactthatanofferortenderreferredtointhisrulehasbeenmademaybebroughttothenoticeofajudgeafterjudgmenthasbeengivenasafactorrelevanttothequestionofcosts.

(12) Wherethecourthasgivenjudgmentonthequestionofcostsinignoranceoftheofferor tenderandit isbrought to thenoticeof theregistrar inwritingwithinfivedaysafter thedateofjudgment,thequestionofcostsmustbeconsideredafreshinthelightoftheofferortender,exceptthatthissubruledoesnotaffectthecourt’sdiscretionastomakinganawardofcosts.

(13) Apartywho,contrarytothisrule,personallyorthroughanypersonrepresentinghimorherdisclosesanofferortenderreferredtointhisruletothejudgeorthecourtisliabletohavecostsgivenagainsthimorherevenifheorsheissuccessfulintheaction.

(14) Thisruleapplieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontextwherereliefisclaimedonanapplication,acounterclaimintermsofrule48orinthirdpartyproceedingsintermsofrule50.

PART8APPLICATIONS

Requirements in respect of an application

65. (1) Everyapplicationmustbebroughtonnoticeofmotionsupportedbyaffidavitastothefactsonwhichtheapplicantreliesforreliefandeveryapplicationinitiatingnewproceedings,notformingpartofanexistingcauseormatter,commenceswiththeissueofthenoticeofmotionsignedbytheregistrar,datestampedwiththeofficialstampanduniquelynumberedforidentificationpurposes.

(2) Wherereliefisclaimedagainstapersonorwhereitisnecessaryorpropertogiveapersonnoticeofsuchapplication,thenoticeofmotionmustbeaddressedtoboththeregistrarandthatperson,otherwisethenoticemustbeaddressedtotheregistraronly.

(3) Everyapplicationmustconcludewiththeformoforderprayedandbeverifiedonoathorbyaffirmation byoronbehalfoftheapplicant.

(4) Every application, other than one brought ex parte in terms of rule 72,must bebroughtonnoticeofmotiononForm17andtruecopiesofthenoticeandallannexurestheretomustbeserved,eitherbeforeoraftertheapplicationisissuedbytheregistrar,oneverypartytowhomnoticeoftheapplicationistobegiven.

(5) Inthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(4)theapplicantmust-

(a) appointanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusofthecourtatwhichtheapplicantwillacceptnoticeandserviceofalldocumentsintheproceedings;

(b) setoutaday,notlessthanfivedaysafterservicethereofontherespondent,onorbeforewhichtherespondentisrequiredtonotifytheapplicantinwritingwhethertherespondentintendstoopposetheapplication,exceptthatwheretheGovernmentistherespondent,thetimelimitmaynotbelessthan15days;and

(c) statethatifnosuchnotificationisgiven,theapplicationwillbesetdownforhearingon a stateddaynot being less than sevendays after serviceof thenoticeon therespondent.

(6) Wheretherespondentdoesnot,onorbeforethedaymentionedforthatpurposeinthenotice,notifytheapplicantofhisorherintentiontoopposetheapplicationtheapplicantmustinformtheregistrarwhomustplacethematterontheresidualcourtroll.


(7) Apersonwhomakesanapplication to thecourt inconnectionwith theestateofapersondeceasedorallegedtobeaprodigalorunderanylegaldisability,mentalorotherwisemust,beforetheapplicationisfiledwiththeregistrar-

(a) submittheapplicationtothemasterforhisorherconsiderationandreport;and

(b) likewisesubmitanysuggestiontothemasterforareport,ifanypersonistobeproposedtothecourtforappointmentascuratortoproperty,

butthissubruledoesnotapplytoanapplicationunderrule72,exceptwherethatruleotherwiseprovides.

(8) Subrule(7)does,withsuchmodificationsthatmayberequiredbythecontext,applytoapplicationsfortheappointmentofadministratorsortrusteesunderdeedsorcontractsrelatingtotrustfundsortotheadministrationoftrustssetoutbyatestamentarydisposition.

Opposition to application

66. (1) Apersonopposingthegrantofanordersoughtinanapplicationmust-

(a) withinthetimestatedinthenoticegivetheapplicantnoticeinwritingthatheorsheintendstoopposetheapplicationandinthatnoticeappointanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusofthecourtatwhichheorshewillacceptnoticeandserviceofalldocuments;

(b) within14days ofnotifyingtheapplicantofhisorherintentiontoopposetheapplicationdeliverhisorheransweringaffidavit,ifany,togetherwithanyrelevantdocuments,exceptthatwheretheGovernmentistherespondent,thetimelimitmaynotbelessthan21days;and

(c) ifheorsheintendstoraiseaquestionoflawonly,heorshemustdelivernoticeofhisorherintentiontodosowithinthetimestatedinparagraph(b),settingoutsuchquestion.

(2) Theapplicantmay,within14daysoftheserviceonhimorheroftheaffidavitanddocumentsreferredtoinsubrule(1)(b),deliverareplyingaffidavitandthecourtmayinitsdiscretionpermitthefilingoffurtheraffidavits.

(3) Wherenoansweringaffidavitornoticeintermsofsubrule(1)(c)isdeliveredwithintheperiodreferredtoinsubrule(1)(b),theapplicantmustwithinfourdaysoftheexpiryofthatperiodgivenoticetotheregistrartoplacetheapplicationbeforeajudgeinresidualcourtfordetermination.

(4) Where, in terms of subrules (1) and (2) pleadings have closed or pleadings areconsideredtobeclosedbecausethelastdayallowedfordeliveryofareplyingaffidavitorfurtheraffidavits has lapsed and the replying affidavit or further affidavits have not been delivered, theregistrarmustallocate thefile toamanaging judgeandprovide themanaging judgewithall thedocumentsfiledofrecordandrule21(2)applieswithnecessarymodificationrequiredbythecontext.

Referral of application for evidence or to trial

67. (1) Whereanapplicationcannotproperlybedecidedontheaffidavitsthecourtmaydismisstheapplicationormakeanyorderthecourtconsiderssuitableorproperwiththeviewtoensuringajustandexpeditiousdecisionandinparticular,butwithoutaffectingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,itmay-

(a) directthatoralevidencebeheardonspecifiedissueswithaviewtoresolvinganydisputeoffactandtothatendmayorderanydeponenttoappearpersonallyorgrant


leaveforhimorheroranyotherpersontobesubpoenaedtoappearandbeexaminedandcross-examinedasawitness;or

(b) refer thematter to trialwith appropriate directions as to pleadings, definition ofissuesoranyotherrelevantmatter.

(2) Afterhearinganapplicationthecourtmaymakenoorder,exceptanorderforcosts,ifany,butmaygrantleavetotheapplicanttorenewtheapplicationonthesamepapers,supplementedbysuchfurtheraffidavitsasthecasemayrequireorallow.

Default of appearance at application hearing

68. Ifonthedateofsetdownforthehearingofanapplicationthe-

(a) applicantdoesnotappear,thecourtmustgrantanorderdismissingtheapplicationand may, in its discretion, make such order as to costs as the court considersreasonableandfair;or

(b) respondent does not appear, the courtmay grant relief against the respondent ifthecircumstancesjustifygrantingsuchrelief,withanappropriateorderastocostsandmayproceedtoheartheapplicationasbetweentheapplicantandsuchoftherespondentsasarepresentandwishtoopposethereliefsought.

Counter-applications

69. (1) Apartytoanapplicationproceedingmaybringacounter-applicationormayjoinanypartytothesameextentaswouldbecompetentifthepartywishingtobringsuchcounter-applicationorjoinsuchpartywereadefendantinanactionandtheotherpartiestotheapplicationwerepartiestosuchactionandinwhichcaserules40and48applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext.

(2) Theperiodsprescribedwithregardtoapplicationsapplywithnecessarymodificationsrequired by the context to counter-applications, except that the court may, on good cause shown,postponethehearingofacounter-application.

Miscellaneous matters relating to applications

70. (1) Despite rules 65 to 69, interlocutory and other applications incidental topendingproceedingsmaybebroughtonnoticesupportedbysuchaffidavitsasthecasemayrequireand,iftheapplicationiscontemplatedinacasemanagementreportreferredtoinrule24,itmustbeheardasdirectedbythemanagingjudge.

(2) Rules40,41,48,50and64applywiththenecessarymodificationrequiredbythecontexttoallapplications.

(3) The provisions relating to discovery apply to applications subject to suchmodificationsrequiredbythecontextortheymayapplytosuchanextentasthecourtmaydirect.

(4) Thecourtmay,onapplicationmadetoit,ordertobestruckoutfromanaffidavitanymatterwhichisscandalous,vexatiousorirrelevant,withanappropriateorderastocosts,includingcostsonthescaleasbetweenlegalpractitionerandclient,butthecourtmaynotgranttheapplicationunlessitissatisfiedthattheapplicantwillbeprejudicedinhisorhercaseifitisnotgranted.

(5) Thedaysbetween16Decemberand15January,bothinclusive,arenotcountedincomputingthetimeallowedforthedeliveryofanoticeofintentiontooppose,anansweringaffidavitoranoticeascontemplatedinrule66(1)(c)orareplyingaffidavit.


Judicial case management of applications

71. (1) Assoonaspracticableafteranapplication,excludinganurgentapplication,hasbeenplacedbeforehimorherintermsofrule66(4),themanagingjudgemustgivedirectionsthroughtheregistrartoallpartiesinrespectofthedatedeterminedbythejudgefortheholdingofacasemanagementconference.

(2) The parties must, within 14 days before the holding of the case managementconferencereferredtoinsubrule(1),holdacasemanagementmeetinginorderto-

(a) discussthenatureandbasisoftherespectiveclaimsanddefences;

(b) considerreasonablewaysinwhichtheapplicationmaybedeterminedpromptly;and

(c) setoutconciselyandclearlytheissuestheyjointlyandseverallywishtobeaddressedduringthecasemanagementconference.

(3) Attheconclusionoftheparties’casemanagementmeetingthepartiesthemselvesortheirlegalpractitionersmustdrawupandsignareportcontaining-

(a) thematterstheyhavediscussedandagreedon;

(b) thematterstheyhavediscussedandnotagreedon;and

(c) theissuesreferredtoinsubrule(2);

and submit the report to the clerk of themanaging judge two days before the holding of the casemanagementconference.

(4) Thefollowingissuesmustbeaddressedatthecasemanagementconference-

(a) anyproposalregardinganissuereferredtoinsubrule(2),whetheragreedbythepartiesornot;

(b) reasonablewaysinwhichissuesmaybelimitedandadmissionsandconcessionsberecordedthatmayleadtothenarrowingoftheissuestobeadjudicated;

(c) the need for any interlocutory applications and the date for the hearing of thoseapplications;

(d) thehearinganddeterminationofanypreliminaryobjectiononpointsoflaw;

(e) whetherthepartiesseekdiscoveryofparticulardocuments,alistofdocumentseachpartyrequires tobediscoveredandthe timeperiodwithinwhichdiscoverywillbemade;

(f) indexing,paginationandbindingoftherecordofallthepleadingsanddocumentsfiledofrecord;

(g) determiningthetimeforthefilingofheadsofargument;

(h) determiningthedateofthehearingoftheapplication;and

(i) anyissueswhich, in theopinionof themanagingjudge,mayfacilitate the justandspeedydeterminationoftheapplication.


(5) Whereitisshownbyapartyatthecasemanagementconferencethataninterlocutoryapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(4)(c)isintended-

(a) theapplicationmustbeheardwithin10daysaftertheconclusionofthecasemanagementconference;

(b) headsofargumentofthelegalpractitionerorofaparty,ifthatpartyisnotrepresentedbyalegalpractitionerandheorshewishestofileheadsofargument,mustbefiledbyallpartiesnotmorethanthreedaysbeforethehearingoftheinterlocutoryapplication;and

(c) arulingmustbemadeatanytimebeforethehearingofthemainapplication,butinanycasenotmorethan15daysafterthedateonwhichjudgmentisreserved,unlesstheinterlocutoryapplicationraisesacomplexquestionoflawinwhichcasejudgmentmustbegivenwithin30daysafterjudgmentisreserved.

(6) If,intheopinionofthemanagingjudge,itisnecessarytoholdafurthercasemanagementconference,suchfurtherconferencemustbeheldsosoonaftertheconclusionofthecasemanagementconferenceinquestionandinanycasenotmorethanfivedaysbeforethehearingoftheapplication.

(7) Acasemanagementconference,whoseproceedingsmustberecorded,mustbeheldincourtorinthechambersofthemanagingjudge,asthejudgemaythinkfit,andmustbeattendedbylegalpractitionersrepresentingtheparties,butifoneormoreunrepresentedpartiesareinvolvedtheconferencemustbeheldinopencourt.

(8) Themanagingjudgemustmakeanorderinrespectofanyissuedeterminedbyhimorherduringthecasemanagementconference.

(9) Wheretheissuesarestraightforwardthemanagingjudgemaydispensewiththecasemanagementconferenceandassignadateforhearingoftheapplicationgivingsuchdirectionsfortheconductofthehearingasheorshethinksfit.

(10) Amanaging judgemay from time to time hold a status hearing in respect of anyapplicationdocketallocatedtohimorher.

(11) Rule21(1)applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoapplicationsunderthisrule.

Ex parte application

72. (1) Anapplicationbroughtex parteonnoticetotheregistrarsupportedbyanaffidavitasstated inrule65(1)mustbefiledwith theregistrarandsetdownin themotioncourtbefore12h00onthedaybutonebeforethedayonwhichitistobeheard.

(2) Anex parteapplicationbroughtonnoticetotheregistrarmustsetouttheformoftheordersought,specifytheaffidavitfiledinsupportthereof,requesthimorhertoplacethematterontherollforhearingandtherequestmustbeonForm18.

(3) Any ex parte application and any relief sought in that application commenceswithissueofthenoticeofmotion,signedbytheregistrar,datestampedwiththeofficialstampanduniquelynumberedforidentificationpurposes.

(4) Anypersonhavinganinterestwhichmaybeaffectedbyadecisiononanapplicationbeing brought ex partemay deliver notice of an application by him or her for leave to oppose,supportedbyanaffidavitsettingoutthenatureofthatinterestandthegroundsonwhichheorshe


desirestobeheard,afterwhichtheregistrarmustdocket-allocatethemattertoamanagingjudgewhomustsetitdownforhearing.

(5) Atthehearingthecourtmaygrantordismisseitherorbothapplicationsasthecasemayrequireormayadjournthehearingonsuchtermsastothefilingoffurtheraffidavitsbyeitherapplicantorotherwiseasthecourtconsiderssuitableorproper.

(6) Thecourtmayrefuse tomakeanorder inanex parteapplication,butmaygrantleave to theapplicant to renewtheapplicationon thesamepaperssupplementedbysuchfurtheraffidavitsasthecaseorthecourtmayrequire.

(7) Anypersonagainstwhomanorderisgrantedex partemayanticipate thereturndayondeliveryofnotlessthan24hours’notice.

Urgent applications

73. (1) Anurgentapplicationisallocatedtoandmustbeheardbythedutyjudgeat09h00onacourtday,unlessalegalpractitionercertifiesinacertificateofurgencythatthematterissourgentthatitshouldbeheardatanytimeoronanyotherday.

(2) Thejudgemay,inadditiontodismissinganapplicationmadeundersubrule(1)forlackofurgency,makeaspecialorderofcostsagainsttheapplicantifthejudgeissatisfiedthematterisnotsourgentthatitcouldnotbeheardonacourtday.

(3) Inanurgentapplicationthecourtmaydispensewiththeformsandserviceprovidedintheserulesandmaydisposeoftheapplicationatsuchtimeandplaceandinsuchmannerandinaccordancewithsuchprocedurewhichmustasfaraspracticablebeintermsoftheserulesorasthecourtconsidersfairandappropriate.

(4) Inanaffidavitfiledinsupportofanapplicationundersubrule(1),theapplicantmustsetoutexplicitly-

(a) thecircumstanceswhichheorsheaversrenderthematterurgent;and

(b) thereasonswhyheorsheclaimsheorshecouldnotbeaffordedsubstantialredressatahearinginduecourse.

(5) Where the urgent application is struck off from the roll for lack of urgency orcondonationfornon-compliancewithrulesofcourtisrefusedandtheapplicantwishestocontinuetoprosecutetheapplicationonthemerits,theapplicantmustsetdowntheapplicationinthenormalcourseasanopposedmotionandinthatcasetherulesofcourtorpracticedirectionsapply.

(6) Themanagingjudgeisresponsibleforhearinganyinterlocutoryapplicationlodgedwiththeregistrarasanurgentapplicationinamatterwhichhaspreviouslybeendocketallocatedtothatmanagingjudge,exceptthatifthemanagingjudgeduetoabsenceorareasontothesatisfactionoftheJudge-Presidentisnotavailableonthedateandtimespecifiedintheapplication,thedutyjudgeoranyotherjudgedesignatedbytheJudge-Presidentmayheartheurgentinterlocutoryapplication.

(7) Anurgentapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(6)whichforanyreasoncannotbefinalisedwhenfirstcalledandrequirestobepostponedtoanotherdateforcontinuedhearing,mustbepostponedtoaspecifieddatebythejudgewhohearsthematterwhencalled.

Contempt of court application

74. (1) A party instituting proceedings for contempt of court must do so bywayapplicationonnoticeofmotiontothepersonagainstwhomthecontemptofcourtisalleged.


(2) Theapplicationmustbeservedintermsoftheserules.

(3) Theapplicantmustinafoundingaffidavitdistinctlysetoutthegroundsandfactsofthecomplaintonwhichtheapplicantreliesforreliefinhisorherapplicationforcontemptofcourt.

(4) Whereajudgeofhisorherowninitiativeinstitutesproceedingsofcontemptofcourtagainstanyone,theproceedingsmustbeinstitutedbyanoticeissuedbytheregistrarandservedonthepersonagainstwhomsuchcontemptofcourtisallegedandnoaffidavitisnecessary.

(5) Nothinginthisrulemaybeinterpretedasdetractingfromanyofthecourt’spowerswithregardtocontemptofcourtcommittedin faciecuriaeorex facie curiae.

Application in respect of review of taxation of costs

75. (1) Apartydissatisfiedwiththerulingofthetaxingofficerastoanyitemorpartofanitemwhichwasobjectedtoordisallowedmero motubythetaxingofficermay,within15daysaftertheallocaturisissued,requirethetaxingofficertostateacaseforthedecisionofajudge.

(2) Thecasereferredtoinsubrule(1)mustsetouteachitemorpartofanitemtogetherwiththegroundsofobjectionadvancedatthetaxationandmustincludeanyfindingoffactbythetaxingofficer.

(3) Acasemaynotbestatedundersubrule(1)wheretheamountorthetotaloftheamountswhichthetaxingofficerhasdisallowedorallowedandwhichthepartydissatisfiedseekstohaveallowedordisallowedrespectivelyislessthanN$2500,unlessthetaxing officerconsentstothestatingofthecase.

(4) Thetaxingofficermustsupplyacopyofthestatedcasetoeachofthepartieswhomay,within10daysafterreceiptthereof,submittheircontentionsinwriting,includinggroundsofobjectionnotadvancedatthetaxation,inrespectofanyitemorpartofanitemwhichwasobjectedtobeforethetaxingofficerordisallowedmero motu bythetaxingofficer.

(5) Onreceiptofthecontentionsreferredtoinsubrule(4),thetaxingofficermustcompilehisorherreportandmustsupplyacopythereoftoeachofthepartieswhomay,within10daysafterreceiptofthatreport,submittheirfurthercontentionsinwritingtothetaxingofficer.

(6) Onreceiptoftheparties’contentionsintermsofsubrule(5),thetaxingofficermustwithoutdelaylaythecasetogetherwiththecontentionsofthepartiesandhisorherreportandanyfurthercontentionsthereonbeforeajudge.

(7) Onreceiptofacasesubmittedtohimorherundersubrule(6),thejudgemaydecidethematter-

(a) onthecaseandcontentionssosubmittedtogetherwithanyfurtherinformationwhichheorshemayrequirefromthetaxingofficer;or

(b) afterahearinginhisorherchambers,ifheorsheconsidersitappropriate.

(8) Onreceiptofthesubmissionsreferredtoinsubrule(4),thetaxingofficermay,insteadofcompilingareportascontemplatedinsubrule(5),referthecasefordecisiontothecourtandanyfurtherinformationtobesuppliedbythetaxingofficertothejudgemustalsobesuppliedbythetaxingofficertothepartieswhomaywithin15daysafterthereceiptthereofsubmitcontentionsinwritingthereontothetaxingofficer.

(9) Onreceiptoftheparties’contentionsintermsofsubrule(8),thetaxingofficermustwithoutdelaylaysuchfurtherinformationtogetherwithanycontentionsofthepartiesbeforethejudge.


(10) Thejudgeorcourtdecidingacasereferredintermsofthisrulemaymakesuchorderastothecostsofsuitasheorsheconsiderssuitableorappropriate,includinganorderthattheunsuccessfulpartymustpaytotheopposingpartyasumfixedbythejudgeorcourtastocosts.

Review application

76. (1) All proceedings to bringunder review thedecisionor proceedingsof aninferiorcourt,atribunal,anadministrativebodyoradministrativeofficialare,unlessalawotherwiseprovides,bywayofapplicationdirectedanddeliveredbythepartyseekingtoreviewsuchdecisionorproceedingstothemagistrateorpresidingofficerofthecourt,thechairpersonofthetribunal,thechairpersonoftheadministrativebodyortheadministrativeofficialandtoallotherpartiesaffected.

(2) Anapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustcallonthepersonreferredtointhatsubruleto-

(a) showcausewhysuchdecisionorproceedingsshouldnotbereviewedandcorrectedorsetaside;and

(b) within15daysafterreceiptoftheapplication,serveontheapplicantacopyofthecompleterecordandfilewiththeregistrartheoriginalrecordofsuchproceedingssought to be correctedor set aside togetherwith reasons for the decision and tonotifytheapplicantthatheorshehasdoneso.

(3) Theapplicationmustsetoutthedecisionorproceedingssoughttobereviewedandmustbesupportedbyaffidavitsettingoutthegroundsandthefactsandcircumstancesonwhichtheapplicantreliestohavethedecisionorproceedingssetasideorcorrected.

(4) Theapplicantmustverifythecorrectnessofthecopysoservedonhimorher,bycomparingitwiththeoriginalfiledwiththeregistrarandtheapplicantmust-

(a) causecopiesofsuchportionsoftherecordasmaybenecessaryforthepurposesofthereviewtobemade;and

(b) furnish the registrarwith twocopiesandeachof theotherpartieswithonecopythereof,ineachcasecertifiedbytheapplicantastruecopies.

(5) Thecostoftranscriptionoftherecordorportionofit,ifany,isbornebytheapplicantandsuchcostsarecostsinthecause.

(6) Iftheapplicantbelievesthereareotherdocumentsinpossessionoftherespondent,whicharerelevanttothedecisionorproceedingssoughttobereviewed,heorshemust,within14daysfromreceivingcopiesoftherecord,givenoticetotherespondentthatsuchfurtherreasonablyidentifieddocumentsmustbediscoveredwithinfivedaysafterthedatethatnoticeisdeliveredtotheotherparty.

(7) The party receiving a notice in terms of subrule (6) must make copies of suchadditionaldocumentsavailabletotheapplicantforinspectionandcopyingandtherespondentmustsupplementtherecordfiledwiththeregistrarwithinthreedaysaftertheapplicantisgivenaccesstotheadditionaldocuments.

(8) Ifadisputearisesas towhetherany furtherdocumentsshouldbediscovered thepartiesmayapproachthemanagingjudgeinchamberswhomustgivedirectionsforthedisputetoberesolved.

(9) Theapplicantmay,within10daysaftertherecordhasbeenservedonhimorherorwithin10daysaftertheprocessescontemplatedinsubrules(6),(7)and(8)havebeencompleted,


bydeliveryofanoticeandaccompanyingaffidavit,amend,addtoorvarythetermsofhisorherapplicationandsupplementthesupportingaffidavit.

(10) Theregistrarmustassignamanagingjudgeinrespectofanapplicationfiledintermsofthisrule,andrule66(4)doesnotapplyinrespectofsuchapplication.

Opposition to review application

77. (1) Ifthepersonreferredtoinrule76(1)oranypartyaffecteddesirestoopposethegrantingoftheorderprayedintheapplicationheorshemust-

(a) withinfivedaysafter receiptbyhimorherof theapplicationoranyamendmentthereofdelivernoticetotheapplicantthatheorsheintendssotoopposeandmustinsuchnoticeappointanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusatwhichheorshewillacceptnoticeandserviceofallprocessinthoseproceedings;and

(b) within 20days after the expiry of the time referred to in rule 76(9), deliver anyaffidavitsheorshemaydesireinanswertotheallegationsmadebytheapplicant.

(2) Theapplicanthastherightsandobligationsinregardtoreplyingaffidavitssetoutinrule65.

(3) Thesetdownofapplicationsintermsofrule65applieswithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttothesetdownofreviewproceedingsbroughtintermsofthisrule.

Election application

78. (1) AnelectionapplicationbroughtintermsoftheElectoralActisgovernedbythisrulesolongastheapplicationisbroughtintermsofsection109oftheElectoralActinthisrulereferredtoas‘asection109application’.

(2) Forthepurposesofasection109application-

“complaint”meansacomplaintcontemplatedinsection109oftheElectoralAct;

“day”meansacalendardayandnotacourtdayasdefinedinrule1;

“presentation”,inrelationtoasection109application,meansthefilingofsuchapplicationwiththeregistrar.

(3) Withoutderogating from thegeneralityofPart 3, the responsibilities anddutiesofpartiesregardingthecasemanagementofasection109applicationarethefollowing-

(a) onceasection109applicationisfiledwiththecourt,themanagementofthatapplicationlieswiththecourtandnotthelitigantsortheirlegalpractitioners;

(b) theparties and their legal practitioners have aduty to assist the court in curtailingproceedingsandtoexpeditedeterminationofasection109application;

(c) thefactthatthepartiesagreetoalloweachothertimebeyondthatprescribedbytheserulesisnotbindingonthecourt;and

(d) wherethereisaconflictbetweenanyprovisionofrules65to70andthisrule,thisruleapplies.


(4) Forthepurposesofasection109applicationtheaffidavitreferredtoinrule65(1)mustdisclosefullyandclearlythenatureofthecomplaint,thereasonforthecomplaintandthematerialfactsreliedupon.

(5) Rules65(1),(2),(3)and(5),66(1),(2)and(3)and69applytoasection109applicationwiththefollowingmodifications-

(a) inrule66(1)(b)theperiodsof“14days”and“21days”arereplacedwith“10days”;and

(b) inrule66(2)theperiodof“14days”isreplacedwith“10days”,

exceptthatthecourtmayonapplicationonnoticeextendthesetimeperiodsintheinterestofjustice.

(6) Assoonaspracticableafter theapplicationhasbeenplacedbeforehimorher, theJudge-Presidentmustappointamanagingjudgetomanagetheapplicationuntilacourtisconstitutedintermsofsection10oftheActtohearthesection109application.

(7) Atleasttwodaysbeforetheholdingofacasemanagementconferencethepartiesmustholdaparties’casemanagementmeetingand-

(a) discussthenatureandbasisoftheirrespectiveclaimsanddefences;

(b) considerreasonablewaysinwhichtheapplicationmaybedeterminedpromptly;and

(c) setoutconciselyandclearlytheissuestheyjointlyandseverallywishtobeaddressedduringthecasemanagementconference.

(8) Attheconclusionoftheparties’casemanagementmeetingthepartiesbythemselvesorbytheirlegalpractitionersmustdrawupandsignareportcontaining-

(a) thematterstheyhavediscussedandagreedon;

(b) thematterstheyhavediscussedandhavenotagreedon;

(c) theissuesreferredtoinsubrule(7);

andsubmitthereporttotheregistrarwhomustplacethereportbeforethemanagingjudgeatleastonedaybeforetheholdingofacasemanagementconference.

(9) Thecasemanagementconferencemustbeheldnotmorethanthreedaysafterthecloseofpleadings andthefollowingissuesmustbeaddressedattheconference-

(a) anyproposalregardinganissuereferredtoinsubrule(7),whetheragreedbythepartiesornot;

(b) reasonablewaysinwhichissuesmaybelimitedandadmissionsandconcessionsmadewhichmayleadtothenarrowingoftheissuestobeadjudicated;

(c) theneedforinterlocutoryapplicationsandthedateforthehearingofthoseapplicationsbythemanagingjudge;

(d) thehearinganddeterminationofanypreliminaryobjectiononpointsoflaw;

(e) indexing,pagination,andbindingofallthepleadingsanddocumentsfiledofrecord;


(f) determiningthetimeforthefilingofheadsofargument;

(g) determiningthedateofthehearingofthesection109application;and

(h) anyotherissueswhich,intheopinionofthemanagingjudgemayfacilitatethejustandspeedydeterminationofthesection109application.

(10) Whereitisshownbyapartyatthecasemanagementconferencethataninterlocutoryapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(9)(c)isintended-

(a) the application must be heard within four days after the conclusion of the casemanagementconference;

(b) headsofargumentofallpartiesmustbefilednotmorethantwodaysbeforethehearingofanyinterlocutoryapplication;and

(c) arulingmustbemadenotmorethanthreedaysbeforethehearingofthesection109application.

(11) Ifintheopinionofthemanagingjudgeitisnecessarytoholdafurthercasemanagementconference,thatconferencemustbeheldsosoonafterthecasemanagementconferenceinquestionandinanycaseatleasttwodaysbeforethehearingofthesection109application.

(12) Acasemanagementconferencemustbeheldinthechambersofthejudgeorinopencourtatthediscretionofthejudgeandtheproceedingsmustberecordedandtheconferencemustbeattendedbytheparties.

(13) The managing judge must make an order in respect of any issue addressed anddeterminedbyhimorherduringacasemanagementconference.

(14) Asection109applicationmaybeheardbyacourtconsistingofthemanagingjudgealoneorbyanynumberofjudgesastheJudge-Presidentmayconsidernecessaryandthenumbermayincludethemanagingjudge.

(15) Asection109applicationmustbeheardwithin10daysaftertheconclusionofthe-

(a) casemanagementconference,whereonlyonecasemanagementconferenceisheld;or

(b) lastcasemanagementconference,wheremorethanonecasemanagementconferenceisheld.

(16) Subject to theAct and this rule, where this rule does not make provision for theproceduretobefollowedinasection109application,therulesregulatingapplicationproceedingsapplywithsuchqualifications,modificationsandadaptationsasthecourtmayconsidernecessary.

(17) Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,thisruleappliesonlytoasection109application.

(18) An application, other than a section 109 application, irrespective of whether suchapplicationconcernsamatterthatisconnectedwithorincidentaltoanelectionheldortobeheldintermsoftheElectoralActisgovernedbytherulesregulatingapplicationproceedingsgenerally.

Application in terms of POCA

79. (1) Thisruleappliestoapplicationsbroughtintermsofsections25,43,51,59and64ofthePOCA.


(2) Anapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustcomplywithrule65(1)and(3)aswellastheprovisionsthatapplytospecificapplicationsreferredtointherelevantsectionsofthePOCA.

(3) TheregistrarmaynotsetdownaPOCAapplicationasurgent,unlesstheProsecutor-Generalinformstheregistrarthatanapplicationbroughtintermsofsection25or51ofthePOCAisurgent.

(4) Iftheapplicationisurgentandtheregistrarhasbeensoinformedinaccordancewithsubrule(3),theapplicantmustcomplywithrule73.

Admission of legal practitioners

80. (1) A person applying to be admitted and authorised to practise as a legalpractitionermust, subject to rule 65, not less than 30 days before the day on which his or herapplicationistobeheardbythecourt-

(a) givewrittennoticetotheregistrarofthedateonwhichtheapplicationistobemadebeingadatefortheholdingoftheresidualcourtaspublishedbytheregistrarfromtimetotime;

(b) delivertotheregistrarboththeoriginalandacopyofeverydocumentinsupportoftheapplicationandanaffidavitstatingwhetherheorshehasatanytimebeenstruckofftherollkeptinrelationtolegalpractitionersorsuspendedfrompracticebythecourtinNamibiaorbyacourtorotherauthorityinaforeigncountry;and

(c) serve a copy of the documents and affidavit referred to in paragraph (b) on thesecretaryoftheLawSocietyofNamibia.

(2) If the applicant at any time before the hearing of the application delivers to theregistraranydocumentordeclarationotherthanthedocumentsoraffidavitreferredtoinsubrule(1)(b),heorshemustimmediatelyservecopiesofthatdocumentordeclarationonthesecretaryoftheLawSocietyofNamibia.

Application for appointment of curator

81. (1) Apersonwhointendstomakeapplicationtothecourtforanorder-

(a) declaringanotherperson(hereinafterreferredtoas‘thepatient’)tobeofunsoundmindandnothavingfullcontrolofhisorhermindandassuchincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairs;and

(b) appointingacuratortothepersonorpropertyofsuchpatient,

mustinthefirstinstanceapplytothecourtfortheappointmentofacuratorad litemtothatpatient.

(2) Anapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(1)mustbebroughtex parteanditmust,inthefoundingaffidavit,setoutfully-

(a) thegroundsonwhichtheapplicantclaimslocus standitomaketheapplication;

(b) thegroundsonwhichthecourtisallegedtohavejurisdiction;

(c) thepatient’sageandsex,fullparticularsofhisorhermeansandinformationastohisorhergeneralstateofphysicalhealth;


(d) therelationship,ifany,betweenthepatientandtheapplicantandthedurationandintimacyoftheirassociation;

(e) thefactsandcircumstancesreliedontoshowthatthepatientisofunsoundmindorisnothavingfullcontrolofhisorhermindandincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairs;and

(f) thename,occupationandaddressoftherespectivepersonssuggestedforappointmentbythecourtascuratorad litemandsubsequentlyascuratortothepatient’spersonor property and a statement that these persons have been approached and haveintimatedthatifappointedtheywouldbeableandwillingtoactintheserespectivecapacities.

(3) Theapplicationmustasfaraspossiblebesupportedby-

(a) anaffidavitbyatleastonepersontowhomthepatientiswellknownandcontainingsuchfactsandinformationasarewithinthedeponent’sownknowledgeconcerningthepatient’smentalconditionandifthatpersonisrelatedtothepatientorhasanypersonalinterestinthetermsofanyordersought,fulldetailsofsuchrelationshiporinterestmustbesetoutinhisorheraffidavit;and

(b) affidavitsbyatleasttwomedicalpractitionersoneofwhomis,wherepracticable,apsychiatrist,whohaveconductedrecentexaminationsofthepatientwithaviewtoascertainingandreportingonhisorhermentalconditionandstating-

(i) allsuchfactsaswereobservedbythematsuchexaminationsinregardtosuchcondition;

(ii) the opinions found by them in regard to the nature, extent and probabledurationofanymentaldisorderordefectobservedandtheirreasonsfortheopinions;and

(iii) whether the patient is in their opinion incapable ofmanaging his or heraffairs,

andthosemedicalpractitionersmust,asfaraspossible,bepersonsunrelatedtothepatientinanycapacitywhatsoeverandwithoutpersonalinterestinthetermsoftheordersought.

Appointment of curator ad litem

82. (1) Atthehearingoftheapplicationreferredtoinrule81(1)thecourtmay-

(a) appointthepersonproposedoranyothersuitablepersonascuratorad litem;

(b) dismisstheapplication;or

(c) makesuchfurtherotherorderasthecourtmayconsidersuitableorappropriateandinparticularongoodcauseshownbyreasonofurgencyorspecialcircumstances,dispensewithanyoftherequirementsofthisrule.

(2) Onhisorherappointment, thecuratorad litem soappointed mustwithoutdelayinterviewthepatientandinformhimorherofthepurposeandnatureoftheapplication,unlessafterconsultingamedicalpractitionerreferredtoinrule81(3)(b)heorsheissatisfiedthatthiswouldbedetrimentaltothepatient’shealth.


(3) Thecuratorad litemmustfurthermakesuchinquiriesasthecaseappearstorequireandthereafter-

(a) prepareandfilehisorherreportonthematterwiththeregistrar;

(b) atthesametimefurnishtheapplicantwithacopyofthereport;and

(c) inthereport-

(i) setoutsuchfurtherfacts,ifany,asheorshehasascertainedinregardtothepatient’smentalcondition,meansandcircumstances;and

(ii) drawattentiontoanyconsiderationwhichinhisorherviewmayassistthecourtinformulatingthetermsofanyordersought.

(4) Onreceiptofthereportreferredtoinsubrule(3)theapplicantmustsubmitacopyofthereport,togetherwithcopiesofthedocumentsreferredtoinrule81(2)and(3)tothemasterforhisorherconsiderationandreporttothecourt.

(5) Inhisorherreportthemastermust-

(a) asfarasheorsheisable,commentonthepatient’smeansandgeneralcircumstancesandthesuitabilityorotherwiseofthepersonproposedforappointmentascuratortothepersonorpropertyofthepatient;and

(b) make such recommendations as to the furnishing of security and rendering ofaccountsbyandthepowerstobeconferredonsuchcuratorasthefactsofthecaseappeartohimorhertorequire.

(6) Themastermust furnish the curatorad litemwith a copy of themaster’s reportreferredtoinsubrule(5).

Appointment of curator by court

83. (1) Afterreceiptofthereportofthemastertheapplicantmay,onnoticetothecuratorad litem,placethematterontherollforhearingonthesamepapersforanorderdeclaringthepatienttobeofunsoundmindandassuchincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairsandfortheappointmentofthepersonproposedascuratortothepersonorpropertyofthepatientortoboth.

(2) Whenplacingthematterontherollintermsofsubrule(1)theapplicantmust,ifheorshethinksfit,informthepatientabouttheapplicationandthemaster’sreport.

(3) Atthehearingthecourtmayrequiretheattendanceoftheapplicant,thepatientandsuchotherpersonsasitmaythinkfittogivesuchoral evidenceorfurnishsuchinformationasthecourtmayrequire.

(4) Afterconsiderationof theapplication, the reportsof thecuratorad litemand themasterandanyfurtherinformationorevidenceashasbeenadducedorallyorotherwise,thecourtmay-

(a) directserviceoftheapplicationonthepatient;

(b) declarethepatienttobeofunsoundmindandincapableofmanaginghisorherownaffairsandappointasuitablepersonascuratortohisorherpersonorpropertyorbothonsuchtermsasthecourtmayconsidersuitableorappropriate;or


(c) dismiss theapplicationorgenerallymakesuchorder, includinganorder that thecostsofsuchproceedingsbedefrayedfromtheassetsofthepatient,asthecourtmayconsidersuitableorappropriate.

(5) Differentpersonsmay,subjecttoduecompliancewiththerequirementsofthisruleinregardtoeachofthem,beproposedandseparatelyappointedascuratortothepersonorcuratortothepropertyofanypersonfoundtobeofunsoundmindandincapableofmanaginghisorherownaffairs.

(6) Rules81(1)and(2),82and83(1)to(4)applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoanapplicationfortheappointmentbythecourtofacuratorundersection19oftheMentalHealthAct,1973(Act18of1973)tothepropertyofapersondetainedasordeclaredmentallydisorderedordefectiveordetainedasamentallydisorderedordefectiveprisonerorasaPresident’sdecisionpatientwhoisincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairs.

(7) Rules81,82andsubrules(1)to(5)apply,excepttotheextentthatthecourtmayonapplicationotherwisedirect,withnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoanapplicationfortheappointmentofacuratorbonistoanypersononthegroundthatheorsheis,becauseofsomedisability,mentalorphysical,incapableofmanaginghisorherownaffairs.

Release from curatorship

84. (1) A personwho has been declared by a court to be of unsoundmind andincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairsandtowhosepersonorpropertyacuratorhasbeenappointedandwhointendsapplyingtothecourtforadeclarationthatheorsheisnolongerofunsoundmindandincapableofmanaginghisorheraffairsorforreleasefromthecuratorship,mustgive15days’noticeoftheapplicationtothecuratorandthemaster.

(2) Onreceiptofthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(1)andafterdueconsiderationoftheapplicationandsuchinformationasisavailabletohimorher,themastermust,withoutdelay,reportontheapplicationtothecourtandatthesametimecommentonanyaspectofthematterwhichinhisorherviewoughttobebroughttotheattentionofthecourt.

(3) Subrules(1)and(2)withnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontextalso applytoanapplicationforreleasefromcuratorshipbyapersonwhohasbeendischargedundersection37oftheMentalHealthAct,1973(Act18of1973)fromdetentioninaninstitution,butinrespectofwhomacuratorbonishasbeenappointedbythecourtundersection19ofthatAct.

(4) Afterthehearingofanapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(1)or(3)thecourtmay-

(a) declaretheapplicanttobenolongerofunsoundmindandtobecapableofmanaginghisorheraffairsandorderhisorherreleasefromthecuratorship;

(b) dismisstheapplication;

(c) ofitsowninitiativeappointacuratorad litemtomakesuchinquiriesasitconsidersdesirableandtoreporttoit;

(d) callforsuchfurtherevidenceasitconsidersdesirableandinthateventpostponethefurtherhearingofthemattertopermittheproductionofsuchreport,affidavitorevidence;or

(e) postponethemattersine die;and

(f) makesuchorderastocostsasitconsiderssuitableorproper.


Sworn translators

85. (1) OnapplicationtocourtsupportedbyaffidavitapersonwhohasattainedthelegalageofmajoritymaybeadmittedandenrolledbythecourtasasworntranslatorintheofficiallanguageofNamibiaandinanyotherlanguageonsatisfyingthecourtastohisorhercompetency.

(2) No personmay be admitted and enrolled as a sworn translator unless his or herproficiencyinthelanguageinwhichheorsheintendstotranslatehasbeendulycertifiedinwriting,after examination, held notmore than sixmonths before the date of his or her application by acompetentsworntranslatorofnotlessthansevenyears’standing,butifthereisnosworntranslatorofsuchstandingwithinNamibiathecourtmayappointasexamineranypersonwhoitconsiderstobedulyqualifiedtoholdtheexamination.

(3) Apersonadmittedandenrolledundersubrule(2)must,beforebeginningtoexercisethefunctionsofhisorheroffice,takethefollowingoathormakethefollowingaffirmation:

“I ..................................... (fullname)doherebyswear/solemnlyaffirmanddeclare that Iwill inmycapacityasa translatorof theHighCourtofNamibia faithfullyandcorrectlytranslate,tothebestofmyknowledgeandability,anydocumentintotheofficiallanguageoftheRepublicofNamibiafromorinto..............................andanyotherlanguageinrespectofwhichIhavebeenadmittedandenrolledasatranslator.”

(4) Anoathoraffirmationreferred to insubrule (3)mustbe takenormadebeforeajudgeadmittingandenrollingthetranslatorandthejudgemustatthefootoftheoathoraffirmation,endorseastatementofthefactthattheoathwastakenortheaffirmationwasmadebeforehimorherandalsoindicatethedateonwhichtheoathwassotakenortheaffirmationwasmadeandalsosignthestatement.

Revival of rule nisi

86. Afterarule nisihasbeendischargedbecauseofdefaultofappearanceoftheapplicantthecourtorthemanagingjudgemay,onapplicationbyapartywithaninterestinthematterandonnoticetoallinterestedparties,revivetheruleandmaydirectthattherulesorevivedneednotbeservedagain.

PART9MATRIMONIALCAUSESANDMATTERS

Matrimonial proceedings: general

87. (1) Inanysummonsinstitutingproceedingsinamatrimonialcauseormatter-

(a) a certified copyof themarriage certificateof thepartiesmust be attached to theparticularsofclaim;and

(b) the original marriage certificate or an original duplicate copy thereof must bepresentedthroughevidenceincourtatthehearingofthematter.

(2) Serviceofallprocessanddocumentsinitiatingproceedingsinmatrimonialmattersmustbeservedonapartypersonally.

(3) Where personal service of combined summons has been effectedmore than sixmonthsbeforethematterissetdownfortrialonanunopposedbasis,thecombinedsummonsmustbere-served,otherwisethetrialmaynottakeplace.


(4) Whereinanymatrimonialcauseormatteritisallegedthatanadulterousthirdpartyis involvedand thatparty is resident inNamibiaandhisorheraddress isknown, serviceof thesummonsmustalsobeeffectedonthatperson.

(5) Where the thirdparty is residentoutsideNamibiaandhisorheraddress isknownnoticeoftheproceedingsmaybegiventothatpartybyregisteredpost.

(6) WhereitisnotpossibletodeterminethewhereaboutsofthethirdpartyinoroutsideNamibiathecourtmaydispensewithserviceofsummonsintermsofsubrule(4)ornoticeofproceedingsintermsofsubrule(5),ifitisshownthatreasonablestepstakentoascertainthewhereaboutsofthethirdpartywereunsuccessful.

(7) The evidence referred to in subrule (6) must be placed before the court and inconsideringtheevidencereferredtointhatsubruleajudgemustnottakeanundueformalisticapproachinsatisfyinghimselforherselfthatreasonablestepsweretaken.

(8) Ifnoappearancetodefendhasbeenenteredwithintheprescribedtimethemattermaybesetdowninthemotioncourtatleasttwodaysbeforethedateofhearing.

Restitution order

88. (1) Anorderofrestitutionofconjugalrightsmustbeservedpersonallyonthepartyagainstwhomitisgrantednotlessthan14daysbeforethefirstrestitutiondate.

(2) Wherethecourtmakesanordertoextendthereturndateofarestitutionorderorrulenisiitmustextendthedatetoafixeddatewhichfallsonadatepublishedinadvancebytheregistrarasthedateforthehearingofunopposeddivorcematters.

(3) Iftherestitutionorderhasbeenproperlyserved,buttherulenisi cannotbeconfirmedonthereturndate,applicationmaybemadefromthebartoextendtheruletoasubsequentmotioncourtday.

(4) Ifnoservicehasbeeneffectedapplicationmustbemadeonorbeforethereturndateoftherulenisi fornewdates.

(5) Iftheplaintiff’slegalpractitionerhaswithdrawnandthereisnoappearancebytheplaintifforhisorhernewlegalpractitioneronthereturndateorextendedreturndateofarestitutionorder-

(a) thecourtmustofitsowninitiativeextendthereturndate;and

(b) theregistrarmustaddressalettertotheplaintiff,tobesentbyregisteredpostoranyotherconvenientmeans,atanaddresscontainedintheparties’particularsfiledintermsofrule6.

(6) If there is no appearance by the plaintiff or his or her legal practitioner on theextendedreturndatereferredtoinsubrule(5)(a)therulenisi mustbedischarged.

(7) Ifonthereturndateorextendedreturndateofarulenisi amatterisremovedfromtherollforanyreason,nofurtherstepscanbetakeninthatmatterunlessthecourt,ongoodcauseshown,reinstatestherulenisi.

(8) Wherethecourtreinstatesarulenisi,itmay-

(a) grantnewdates;or


(b) extendtherule,ifitissatisfiedthattherulehasbeenserved.

Application of JCM to matrimonial proceedings

89. (1) Part3appliestodefendeddivorceproceedings,exceptthatinadditiontotherequirementsofrule25(2),thepartiesmustalsoaddresstheissuescontainedinsubrule(2).

(2) Theadditionalrequirementstobeaddressedatthecasemanagementconferenceare-

(a) whereapplicable,proposalsmustbemadeinareportforthecustodyandmaintenanceofandaccesstominorchildrenandforthemaintenanceofeitherspouseandforthedivisionofmatrimonialpropertyincluding,wherenecessary,thecommissioningofasocialwelfarereport;and

(b) in case of a dispute, each party must file together with the report an affidavitwithdocumentaryannexures, settingouthisorherproposalsoncustody,access,maintenanceanddivisionofpropertyincludingfulldisclosureof-

(i) his or her income from every source, whether in Namibia or elsewhere,togetherwithdocumentaryproofwhereavailable;

(ii) afulllistoftheparties’respectiveassetsandliabilitieswithformalvaluationsorifthatisnotreasonablypracticable,estimatedvaluationsofeach;and

(iii) alistofthefinancialneedsoftheminorchildrensupportedbyvoucherswhereavailable,fortheireducationandwelfare.

(3) Rules25(4)and(5),26and27(1)applywithnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythe context to divorce proceedings, but themanaging judgemay at any time dispensewith anyproceedingifheorsheconsidersitreasonablesotodoinordertocurtailtheproceedingsortosavecosts.

Interim and pending matrimonial matters

90. (1) Thisruleapplieswheneveraspouseseeksrelieffromthecourtinrespectofoneormoreofthefollowingmatters-

(a) maintenancependingsuit;

(b) acontributiontowardsthecostsofapendingmatrimonialaction;

(c) interimcustodyofachildofthefamily;

(d) interimaccesstoachildofthefamily;

(e) an order that none of the spouses may damage, transfer, encumber, conceal orotherwisedisposeofanyjointassetswhilethematrimonialcauseispending;or

(f) anorder that a spousemaynot commit anyactofdomesticviolenceagainst theother,whichmayincludeanorderrequiringaspousetostayawayfromaspecifiedresidenceorworkplaceoftheotherspouse.

(2) AnapplicantmustdeliveraswornstatementinthenatureofparticularsofclaimsettingoutthereliefclaimedandthegroundstherefortogetherwithanoticetotherespondentonForm19andthe-


(a) applicantorhisorherlegalpractitionermustsignboththestatementandnotice;and

(b) noticemustgiveanaddressforservicewithinaflexibleradiusof thecourtandbeservedbythedeputy-sheriff,

but,ifthematterisalreadyopposedservicemaybeeffectedonthelegalpractitioneroftherespondent,ifheorsheisrepresented.

(3) Therespondentmustwithin10daysafterreceivingthestatementreferredtoinsubrule(2)deliveraswornreplyinthenatureofaplea,signedandgivinganaddressasmentionedinsubrule(2)andifheorshefailstodosoheorsheisbythatveryfactbarred.

(4) Assoonaspossibleaftertheactsreferredtoinsubrule(3)havebeencarriedoutthemanagingjudgemustinformthepartiesthroughhisorherclerkthattheapplicationwillbedealtwithinasummaryhearingwithin10days.

(5) If therespondentis indefault themanagingjudgemustinformtheapplicantofthemanagingjudge’sdecisionwithoutconductingahearing.

(6) Themanaging judgemayhearsuchevidenceasheorsheconsidersnecessaryandmaydismisstheapplicationormakesuchorderasheorshethinksfittoensureajustandexpeditiousdecision.

(7) Themanagingjudgemay,onapplicationmadetohimorher,varyhisorherdecisionin theeventofamaterialchange takingplace in thecircumstancesofeitherpartyorachildor thecontributiontowardscostsprovinginadequate.

(8) Alegalpractitionerinacauseormatterunderthisrulemust,unlessthecourtdirectsotherwise,chargeafeeinaccordancewiththetariffsprovidedinSectionAofAnnexure“D”.

(9) Whenanundefendeddivorceactionispostponedtheactionmaybecontinuedbeforeanothercourtnotwithstandingthatevidencehasbeengiven.

PART10TRIAL

Evidence taken on commission

91. (1) Amanagingjudgemay,onapplicationtohimorherandonnotice toalltheotherparties,inanymatterwhereitappearsconvenientornecessarysotodoforthepurposeofattainingjustice,makeanorderfortakingevidenceofawitnessbeforethetrialorduringatrialbeforeacommissionerofthecourtandpermitapartytothemattertousethatdepositionofevidenceonsuchterms,ifany,asthemanagingjudgeconsiderssuitableorappropriateandinparticularmayorderthattheevidencebetakenonlyafterthecloseofpleadingsoronlyafterthegivingofdiscovery.

(2) Wheretheevidenceofapersonistobetakenoncommissionascontemplatedinsubrule(1)beforeanycommissionerwithinNamibia,thepersonmaybesubpoenaedtoappearbeforethecommissionertogiveevidenceasifheorsheisatthetrial.

(3) Theevidenceofawitnesstobeexaminedbeforethecommissionerintermsofanordergrantedundersubrule(1)must,unlessthemanagingjudgeinorderingthecommissionerdirectstheexaminationtobebyinterrogatoriesandcross-interrogatories,beadducedonoralexaminationinthepresenceofallpartiesandtheirlegalpractitioners,ifany,andthewitnessconcernedissubjecttocross-examinationandre-examination.


(4) Acommissionermaynotdecideontheadmissibilityofevidencetenderedbutmustnoteanyobjectionsmadeandsuchobjectionsmustbedecidedbythemanagingjudgehearingthematter.

(5) Evidencetakenoncommissionmustberecordedinthesamemannerasevidenceisrecordedinacourtandthetranscriptofarecorddulycertifiedbythepersontranscribingtherecordandbythecommissionerconstitutestherecordoftheexamination,exceptthatevidencebeforethecommissionermaybetakendowninnarrativeform.

(6) Thecommissionermustreturntherecordoftheevidencetotheregistrarwiththecommissioner’scertificatetotheeffectthatitistherecordoftheevidencegivenbeforehimorherandthatevidencethenbecomespartoftherecordofproceedingsinthecase.

Witness statement

92. (1) After the casemanagement conference or at the pre-trial conference themanagingjudgemustorderthepartiesonForm20toserveontheotherpartyawitnessstatementoftheoralevidencewhichthepartyservingthestatementintendstoadduceduringthetrialinrelationtoanyissuesoffacttobedecidedatthetrial.

(2) Thewitnessmustindicateattheendofhisorherstatementthatheorshebelievesthatthefactsstatedinthestatementaretruetothebestofhisorherknowledge.

(3) Thecourtmaygivedirectionsastotheorderinwhichwitnessstatementsaretobeserved.

(4) Where the court has directed that a witness statement in a language other thanEnglishistobefiledwiththecourt,thepartywishingtorelyonitmusthaveittranslatedintoEnglishbyasworntranslatorandmustfilewiththecourtboththesworntranslatedstatementandthewitnessstatementthatisintheotherlanguage.

(5) The sworn translator referred to in subrule (4)must depose to and filewith theregistrar anaffidavitverifyingthetranslationandexhibitingboththetranslationandacopyofthewitnessstatementthatisintheotherlanguage.

(6) Awitnessstatementmaybeusedonlyforthepurposeoftheproceedingsinwhichitisserved.

Use of served witness statement at trial

93. (1) Ifapartyhasservedawitnessstatementandheorshewishestorelyatthetrialontheevidenceofthatwitnessheorshemustcallthewitnesstogiveoralevidence.

(2) Whereawitnessiscalledtogiveoralevidenceunderthisrulehisorherwitnessstatementwillstandashisorheroralevidence-in-chiefunlessthecourtordersotherwise.

(3) Awitnessgivingoralevidenceatatrialmay,withtheleaveofcourt,amplifyhisorherwitnessstatementandgiveevidenceinrelationtonewmatterswhichhavearisensincethewitnessstatementwasservedontheotherparties,exceptthatthecourtmaygivesuchleaveonlyifitconsidersthatthereisgoodreasonnottoconfinetheevidenceofthewitnesstothecontentsofhisorherwitnessstatement.

(4) Beforethewitnessreadshisorherwitnessstatementintotherecord,thepresidingjudgemustadmonishthewitnessinthefollowingterms-


‘Theoathyouhavejusttakenortheaffirmationyouhavejustmaderequiresyoutotellthetruth,thewholetruthandnothingbutthetruth.

Do you confirm that your legal practitioner has prepared a witness statement toconstituteyourevidence-in-chiefinthiscase?

Doyoualsoconfirmthattheinformationcontainedinthestatementwasprovidedbyyoutoyour legalpractitionerandthat it is informationofwhichyoubearpersonalknowledge?

Becauseof theoathyouhave takenor theaffirmationyouhavemade, Iwantyoutounderstandthatonceyouhavereadthestatementintotherecordthatstatementisyourevidencegivenunderoathoraffirmationintheproceedingsandthatifanythinginitisnottrueandyouareawareofsuchfact,youmaybeliableforperjury.Doyouunderstand?

Therefore,ifanythinginthestatementisnottrueorisinaccurate,itisyourdutytotellmesoandtostatethetrueorcorrectfacts.Doyouunderstand?’

(5) Ifawitnessstatementforuseatthetrialisnotservedwithinthetimespecifiedbythecourtthewitnessmaynotbecalledtogiveoralevidence,unlessthecourtongoodcauseshownpermitssuchwitnesstogiveoralevidence.

(6) Whereawitnessiscalledtogiveevidenceatatrialheorshemaybecross-examinedonhisorherwitnessstatementonlyandnotonthestatementofanyotherwitnesswhohasbeencalledtotestifyforthepartywhocalledhimorhertotestify.

(7) Apersonmayrequest thecourt todirect thatawitnessstatement isnotopenforinspectionbythepublicorisnotavailabletopersonsnotactingasprofessionaladvisorsofthepartyinpossessionofthestatementbecauseof-

(a) theinterestsofjustice;

(b) thepublicinterest;or

(c) theneedtoprotecttheinterestsofachild,patientorpersonunderphysicalormentaldisability.

Notice to admit facts

94. (1) ApartymayservenoticeonanotherpartyonPartAofForm21requiringthatotherpartytoadmitafactorpartofthecaseoftheservingpartyspecifiedinthenotice,whichnoticetoadmitfactsmustbeservednotmorethan20daysbeforethetrial.

(2) Wheretheotherpartymakesanadmissioninresponsetothenoticetheadmissionmaybeusedagainsthimorheronlyintheproceedingsinwhichthenoticetoadmitisservedandbythepartywhoservedthenotice,exceptthatthecourtmayallowapartytoamendorwithdrawanyadmissionmadebyhimorherongoodcauseshownandonsuchtermsasitthinksjust.

Notice to admit or produce documents

95. (1) A party is considered to have admitted the authenticity of a documentdisclosedtohimorheronPartBofForm21,unlessheorsheservesnoticethatheorshewishesthedocumenttobeprovedatthetrial.


(2) Anoticetoproveadocumentmustbeservedbythelatestdateforservingwitnessstatementsdirectedbythecourtorwithinsevendaysofdisclosureofthedocument,whicheverislater.

Set down of defended action or opposed motion

96. (1) Theassignmentofatrialorhearingdateisdonebyorderofthemanagingjudgeeitherat-

(a) thecaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23;

(b) thecasemanagementconferenceintermsofrule25;

(c) astatushearingintermsofrule27;or

(d) thepre-trialconferenceintermsofrule26.

(2) Whereapartyorhisorherlegalpractitionerispresentwhenthedateisassignednofurthernoticeofsetdownneedbeserved,butwhereapartyorhisorherlegalpractitionerisabsent,theregistrarmustgiveadequatenoticetoallpartiesofthedateordatestobeassignedwhichmustnotbelessthan30daysfromthedateoftrialorhearing.

(3) Whenamatterhasbeensetdownforhearingapartymay,ongoodcauseshown,applytothejudgenotlessthan10courtdaysbeforethedateofhearingtohavethesetdownchangedorsetaside.

(4) Wherethepostponementofacaseissoughtonthegroundthataninstructedlegalpractitionercouldnotbeengagedintimetoactinthematteronbehalfofapartywhilesuchpartyisrepresentedbyanadmittedinstructinglegalpractitionerofrecord,thepartyseekingapostponementmustclearlysetoutinaswornstatementwhysuchinstructinglegalpractitionercannotpersonallyactinthematter.

(5) In considering whether or not a postponement should be granted, prejudice totheopposingpartyisnottheonlyconsideration,convenienceofthecourtandtheinterestsoftheadministrationofjusticegenerallyarealsorelevantconsiderations.

(6) Despitethisrule,apartytoopposedordefendedproceedingsmay,ongoodcauseshownandwiththeconsentofallpartiesandhavingregardtotheconvenienceofthejudge,applyonnoticetoallthepartiestothejudgeforaspecialdateordatesofthetrialorhearingduringanytermofcourtorduringanyvacation.

Withdrawal, abandonment and settlement

97. (1) Apersoninstitutingproceedingsmayatanytimebeforethematterhasbeensetdownandthereafterbyconsentofthepartiesorleaveofthecourtwithdrawsuchproceedings,inanyofwhicheventsheorshemustdeliveranoticeofwithdrawalandmayincludeinthatnoticeaconsenttopaycostsandthetaxingofficermusttaxsuchcostsontherequestoftheotherparty.

(2) Aconsenttopaycostsreferredtoinsubrule(1)hastheeffectofanorderofcourtforsuchcosts.

(3) Ifnoconsenttopaycostsisincludedinthenoticeofwithdrawaltheotherpartymayapplytocourtonnoticeforanorderforcosts.

(4) Aparty inwhose favour a decision or judgment has been givenmay abandon thedecisionorjudgmenteitherinwholeorinpartbydeliveringnoticetothateffectandthatjudgmentor


decisionabandonedinpartisconsideredasabandonedandsubrules(1),(2)and(3)relatingtocostsapplieswiththenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoanoticedeliveredintermsofthissubrule.

(5) Ifinproceedingsasettlementoranagreementtowithdrawisreacheditisthedutyofthelegalpractitionerfortheplaintifforapplicanttoimmediatelyinformtheregistraraccordingly.

(6) Apartytoasettlementwhichhasbeenreducedtowritingandsignedbythepartiesortheirlegalpractitionersbutwhichhasnotbeencarriedoutmay,unlessthoseproceedingshavebeenwithdrawn,applyforjudgmentintermsofthesettlementonatleastfivedays’noticetoallinterestedparties.

Non-appearance of party or legal practitioner at trial

98. (1) Ifatrialiscalledandtheplaintiffappearsandthedefendantdoesnotappearinpersonorbyhisorherlegalpractitioner,theplaintiffmayprovehisorherclaiminsofarastheburdenofproofliesonhimorherandjudgmentmustbegivenaccordinglyinsofarasheorshehasdischargedsuchburden,but,iftheclaimisforadebtorliquidateddemandnoevidenceisnecessaryunlessthepresidingjudgeotherwiseorders.

(2) Ifatrialiscalledandthedefendantappearsandtheplaintiffdoesnotappearinpersonorbyhisorher legalpractitioner, thedefendant isentitledtoanordergrantingabsolutionfromtheinstancewithcosts,butheorshemayleadevidencewithaviewtosatisfyingthepresidingjudgethatfinaljudgmentshouldbegrantedinhisorherfavourandthepresidingjudgeifsosatisfiedmaygrantsuchjudgment.

(3) Whenadefendanthasbyhisorherdefaultbeenbarredfrompleadingandthecasehasbeensetdownforhearingandthedefaultisdulyprovedthedefendantmaynot,exceptwherethepresidingjudgeintheinterestsofjusticeotherwiseorders,bepermittedeitherpersonallyorbyhisorherlegalpractitionertoappearatthetrialorhearing.

(4) Subrules(1)and(3)applytoapersonmakingaclaimeitherbywayofcounter-claimorathirdpartynoticeorbyanyothermeansasifheorshewereaplaintiffandsubrule(2)appliestoanypersonagainstwhomsuchaclaimismadeasifheorshewereadefendant.

Onus of proof and procedure at trial

99. (1) Where the onus of proof is on the plaintiff he or she or his or her legalpractitionermaybrieflyoutlinethefactsintendedtobeprovedandtheplaintiffmaythenproceedtotheproofthereof.

(2) If theonusofproof isonthedefendantheorsheorhisorher legalpractitioner isentitledtothesamerightsasthoseaccordedtotheplaintifforhisorherlegalpractitionerbysubrule(1).

(3) Eitherpartymayapplyattheopeningofthetrialforarulingbythepresidingjudgeontheonusofadducingevidenceandthepresidingjudgeafterhearingargumentmaygivearulingastothepartyonwhomsuchonuslies,butthatrulingmaythereafterbealteredtopreventinjustice.

(4) Wheretheonusofadducingevidenceononeormoreoftheissuesisontheplaintiffandthatofadducingevidenceonanyotherissueisonthedefendantthe-

(a) plaintiffmustfirstcallhisorherevidenceonanyissuesinrespectofwhichtheonusisonhimorherandmaythenclosehisorhercase;and

(b) defendant,ifabsolutionfromtheinstancehasnotbeengranted,mayifheorshedoesnotclosehisorhercasethereaftercallhisorherevidenceonallissuesinrespectofwhichtheonusisonhimorher.


(5) Ifthereisoneormorethirdpartiesoriftherearedefendantstoacounterclaimwhoarenotplaintiffsintheactionthefollowingproceduremustbefollowed-

(a) anysuchthirdpartyisentitledtoaddressthepresidingjudgeinopeninghisorhercaseandmustleadhisorherevidenceaftertheevidenceoftheplaintiffandofthedefendanthasbeenconcludedandbeforeanyaddressattheconclusionofthatevidence;

(b) thedefendantstoacounterclaimwhoarenotplaintiffsmust,unlessthepresidingjudgedirectsotherwise,firstleadtheirevidenceandthereafteranythirdpartymayleadhisorherevidenceintheorderinwhichheorshebecameathirdparty;

(c) iftheonusofadducingevidenceisontheclaimantagainstthethirdpartyoronthedefendanttoanycounterclaim,thepresidingjudgemaymakesuchorderasheorsheconsidersconvenientwithregardtotheorderinwhichthepartiesmustconducttheircasesandaddressthepresidingjudge;and

(d) withregardtotheirrespectiverightsofreply,subrule(3)applieswiththenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttoanydisputeastotheonusofadducingevidence.

(6) After thedefendanthascalledhisorherevidence theplaintiffhas the right tocallrebuttingevidenceonanyissuesinrespectofwhichtheonuswasonthedefendant,exceptthatiftheplaintiffhascalledevidenceonanysuchissuesbeforeclosinghisorhercaseheorsheisnotentitledtocallanyfurtherevidence.

(7) Whereapartyisorpartiesarerepresentedbymorethanonelegalpractitioner-

(a) a witness called by that party may be examined by only one legal practitionerrepresentingthatparty,butthesamewitnessmaybere-examinedbyadifferentbutonlyonelegalpractitionerrepresentingthatparty;and

(b) awitnessofthatpartymaybecross-examinedbyonlyonelegalpractitionerrepresentingtheotherparty.

(8) Despitesubrule(4)or(6),adefendantisnotpreventedfromcross-examiningawitnesscalledatanystagebytheplaintiffonanyissueindisputeandtheplaintiffisentitledtore-examinesuchwitnessconsequentonsuchcross-examinationwithoutaffectingtherightgiventohimorherbysubrule(6)tocallevidenceatalaterstageontheissueonwhichsuchwitnesshasbeencross-examinedandtheplaintiffmayfurthercallthewitnesssore-examinedtogiveevidenceonanysuchissueatalaterstage.

Absolution from the instance, closing addresses and judgment

100. (1) Atthecloseofthecasefortheplaintiffthedefendantmayapplyforabsolutionfromtheinstanceinwhichcasethe-

(a) defendantorhisorherlegalpractitionermayaddressthecourt;

(b) plaintifforhisorherlegalpractitionermayreply;and

(c) defendantorhisorherlegalpractitionermaythereafterreplytoanymatterarisingoutoftheaddressoftheplaintifforhisorherlegalpractitioner.

(2) Ifabsolutionfromtheinstanceisnotappliedfororhasbeenrefusedandthedefendanthasnotclosedhisorhercasethedefendantorhisorherlegalpractitionermaybrieflyoutlinethefactsintendedtobeprovedandthedefendantmaythenproceedtotheproofthereof.


(3) Thepresidingjudgemay,attheconclusionoftheevidenceintrialactions,conferwiththelegalpractitionersinhisorherchambersastotheformanddurationoftheaddressestobesubmittedincourt.

(4) Afterthecasesonbothsidesareclosedtheplaintifforoneormorelegalpractitionersrepresentingtheplaintiffmayaddressthecourtandthedefendantoroneormorelegalpractitionersrepresenting the defendantmay do likewise afterwhich the plaintiff or one legal practitioner onlyrepresentingtheplaintiffmayreplytoanymatterarisingoutoftheaddressofthedefendantorhisorherlegalpractitioner.

(5) Aftertheconclusionofaddressesbythepartiesortheirlegalpractitionersthepresidingjudgemayimmediatelydeliverhisorherjudgmentordecisionorreservedeliveryofthejudgmentordecisioninwhichcaseheorshemustannounceorinformthepartiesoftheintendedtimeanddateofdeliveryofjudgmentandpostponethemattertosuchdateandtime.

(6) Inanactioninwhichanycausesofactionorpartieshavebeenjoinedinaccordancewiththeserulesthepresidingjudgemay, attheconclusionofthetrial,givesuchjudgmentinfavourofsuchofthepartiesasisorareentitledtorelieforgrantabsolutionfromtheinstance.

Variation of procedure, transfer of cases and costs

101. (1) Where it appearsconvenient so todo thepresiding judgemayatany timemakeanorderwithregardtotheconductofthetrialastohimorherseemsjustandmaytherebyvaryanyprocedurelaiddownbytheserules.

(2) Wherethepartiestoatrialconsenttheyareentitledatanytimebeforetrial,onwrittenapplicationtothepresidingjudge,tohavethecausetransferredtothemagistrate’scourt,solongasthematterisonewithinthejurisdictionofthelattercourt.

(3) Wherethepresidingjudgeconsidersthattheproceedingshavebeenundulyprolongedby the successful party by the calling of unnecessary witnesses, excessive examination or cross-examinationorbyover-elaborationinargumentheorshemaypenalisesuchpartywithregardtocosts.

(4) Thepresidingjudgemaymakesuchorderastocostsastohimorherseemsjustandwithoutlimitingthediscretionofthecourtinanyway-

(a) thecourtmayorderthataplaintiffwhoisunsuccessful is liabletoanyotherparty,whetherdefendantorotherplaintiff,foranycostsoccasionedbyhisorherjoiningintheactionasplaintiff;

(b) ifjudgmentisgiveninfavourofadefendantorifthedefendantisabsolvedfromtheinstance,thecourtmayorder-

(i) theplaintifftopaythatdefendant’scosts;

(ii) theunsuccessfuldefendantstopaythecostsofthesuccessfuldefendantjointlyandseverallytheonepayingtheothertobeabsolvedandthatifoneoftheunsuccessfuldefendantspaysmorethanhisorherpro ratashareofthecostsof the successful defendant he or she is entitled to recover from the otherunsuccessfuldefendantstheirpro ratashareoftheexcess;or

(iii) that,ifthesuccessfuldefendantisunabletorecoverthewholeorapartofhisorhercostsfromtheunsuccessfuldefendantsheorsheisentitledtorecoverfromtheplaintiffsuchpartofhisorhercostsasheorshecannotrecoverfromtheunsuccessfuldefendants;and


(c) ifjudgmentisgiveninfavouroftheplaintiffagainstmorethanoneofthedefendantsthe court may order those defendants against whom it gives judgment to pay theplaintiff’scostsjointlyandseverallytheonepayingtheothertobeabsolvedandthatifoneoftheunsuccessfuldefendantspaysmorethanhisorherpro ratashareofthecostsoftheplaintiffheorsheisentitledtorecoverfromtheotherunsuccessfuldefendantstheirpro ratashareoftheexcess.

Record of proceedings

102. (1) Therecordofproceedingsismadeupof-

(a) ajudgmentorrulinggivenbythecourt;

(b) evidencegivenincourtorconsideredtohavebeengivenincourt;

(c) in thecaseofanapplication,affidavitsandothersupportingdocumentsfiledin thecase;

(d) objectionmadetoanyevidencereceivedortendered;

(e) theproceedingsofthecourtgenerally, includinganinspection in locoandamatterdemonstratedbyawitnessincourt;

(f) JCMprocesses;and

(g) any other portion of the proceedingswhich the courtmay specifically order to berecorded.

(2) Therecordreferredtoinsubrule(1)iskeptbysuchmeansastothecourtseemsappropriateandmayinparticularbetakendowninshorthandorberecordedbymechanicalmeans.

(3) Thepersontakingtheshorthandnotesormakingthemechanicalrecordmustcertifythenotesorrecordascorrectandfilethemwiththeregistrar.

(4) Itisnotnecessarytotranscribetheshorthandnotesormechanicalrecordunlessthemanagingjudgeorcourtsodirectsorapartyappealingsorequires.

(5) If the shorthandnotesormechanical recordare transcribed theperson transcribingthemmustcertifythetranscriptofsuchnotesorrecordascorrectandfilethetranscript,notesandrecordwiththeregistrarandthetranscriptofthenotesorrecordcertifiedascorrectisconsideredtobecorrectunlessthemanagingjudgeordersotherwise.

(6) Aparty to a cause ormatter inwhich a record has beenmade in shorthandor bymechanicalmeansmayapplyinwritingthroughtheregistrartothemanagingjudgeorcourttohavetherecordtranscribed,ifanordertothateffecthasnotalreadybeenmade,andthatpartyisentitledtoacopyofanytranscriptorderedtobemadeonpaymentofthefeessetoutinAnnexureB.

(7) Anystenographeremployedtotakedownshorthandnotesoranypersonemployedtomakeamechanicalrecordofanyproceedingsisconsideredtobeanofficerofthecourtandheorshemust,beforeenteringonhisorherduties,takethefollowingoathormakethefollowingaffirmation:

“I,AB,doswearoraffirmthatIwillfaithfully,andtothebestofmyability,recordinshorthandor cause tobe recordedbymechanicalmeans, asdirectedby thecourt, theproceedings inanycaseinwhichImaybeemployedasanofficerofthecourtandthatIwillsimilarly,whenrequiredtodoso,transcribesameor,asfarasIamable,anyshorthandnotesormechanicalrecordmadebyanyotherstenographerorpersonemployedtomakesuchmechanicalrecord.”


PART11POST-TRIALORPOST-HEARINGMATTERS

Variation and rescission of order or judgment generally

103. (1) Inadditiontothepowersitmayhave,thecourtmayofitsowninitiativeorontheapplicationofanypartyaffectedbroughtwithinareasonabletime,rescindorvaryanyorderorjudgment-

(a) erroneously sought or erroneously granted in the absence of any party affectedthereby;

(b) inrespectofinterestorcostsgrantedwithoutbeingargued;

(c) inwhichthereisanambiguityorapatenterrororomission,butonlytotheextentofthatambiguityoromission;or

(d) anordergrantedasaresultofamistakecommontotheparties.

(2) Apartywhointendstoapplyforreliefunderthisrulemaymakeapplicationthereforonnoticetoallpartieswhoseinterestsmaybeaffectedbytherescissionorvariationsoughtandrule65does,withnecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext,applytoanapplicationbroughtunderthisrule.

(3) Thecourtmaynotmakeanorderrescindingorvaryinganorderorjudgmentunlessitissatisfiedthatallpartieswhoseinterestsmaybeaffectedhavenoticeoftheproposedorder.

Execution: general

104. (1) Thepartyinwhosefavourjudgmentofthecourthasbeengivenmay,subjecttorule107(1),sueoutoftheofficeoftheregistraroneormorewritsforexecutionthereofasnearasmaybeinaccordancewithForm22,exceptthatnowritmaybeissuedinrespectofthesalary,earningsoremolumentoranypartthereofduetothejudgmentdebtor.

(2) Despitesubrule(1),ajudgmentcreditorwhowishestolayclaimtothesalary,earningsoremolumentsoranypartofthesalary,earningsoremolumentsduetothejudgmentdebtormustdosobywayofanorderofattachmentofsalary,earningsoremolumentsandinthatcaseheorshemustproceedintermsofrule108(6).

(3) Theregistrarmaynot issueprocessofexecutionfor thelevyingandraisingofanycostsawardedbythecourttoaparty,unlessthecostshavebeentaxedbythetaxingofficeroragreedtoinwritingbythepartyconcernedinafixedsum.

(4) Despitesubrule(3),itiscompetenttoincludeinawritofexecutionaclaimforspecifiedcostsalreadyawardedtothejudgmentcreditorbutnotthentaxedsubjecttoduetaxationthereafter,exceptthatifthosecostshavenotbeentaxedandtheoriginalbillofcostsdulyallocatedhasnotbeenlodgedwiththedeputy-sheriffbeforethedayofthesale,thosecostsmustbeexcludedfromhisorheraccountandplanofdistribution.

(5) Ifbyanyprocessofthecourtthedeputy-sheriffisdirectedtolevyandraiseasumofmoneyonthegoodsofapersonthedeputy-sheriffhimselforherselforhisorherassistantmust,unlessthejudgmentcreditorgivesinwritingdifferentinstructionsregardingthesituationandorlocationoftheassetstobeattached,withoutdelayproceedtothedwelling-houseorplaceofemploymentorbusinessofthatpersonandatthathouseorplace-


(a) demandsatisfactionofthewritandfailingsatisfaction;

(b) demandthatsomuchmovableanddisposablepropertybepointedoutasheorshemayconsidersufficienttosatisfythewrit;and

(c) failingsuchpointingout,searchforthatproperty.

(6) Thedeputy-sheriffmustimmediatelymakeaninventoryofanypropertyreferredtoinsubrule(5)and,unlesstheexecutioncreditorhasinwritingdirectedotherwiseandsubjecttorule105(1), thedeputy-sheriff musttakethatpropertyintohisorhercustody,exceptthatif-

(a) thereisanyclaimmadebyanyotherpersontoanyofthepropertyseizedorabouttobeseizedbythedeputy-sheriffthen,ifthejudgmentcreditorinwritinggivesthedeputy-sheriffanindemnitytothesatisfactionofthedeputy-sherifftomakehimorherharmlessfromanylossordamagebecauseoftheseizurethereof,thedeputy-sheriffmustretainorseizeandmakeaninventoryofandkeep,thatproperty;and

(b) satisfactionof thewritwasnotdemandedfromthe judgmentdebtorpersonally thedeputy-sheriffmustgivetothejudgmentdebtorwrittennoticeoftheattachmentandacopyoftheinventorymadebyhimorher,unlessthewhereaboutsofthejudgmentdebtorareunknown.

(7) Thedeputy-sheriffmustfilewiththeregistraranyprocesswithareturnofwhatheorshehasdoneinrespectthereofandmustfurnishacopyofthatreturnandinventorytothepartywhocausedtheprocesstobeissued.

(8) Allwrits of execution lodgedwith thedeputy-sheriff before thedayof the sale inexecutionrank,subjecttoanyhypothecexistingbeforetheattachment,pro ratainthedistributionofproceedsofthegoodssoldintheorderofpreferencereferredtoinrule111(5).

(9) Ifasurplusremainsafterthedistributionofproceedsthedeputy-sheriffmustpayitovertothejudgmentdebtorandthedeputy-sheriffmustmakeoutanddelivertothejudgmentdebtoranexactaccount,inwriting,ofthedeputy-sheriff’scostsandchargesoftheexecutionandsaleandtheaccountisliabletotaxationonapplicationbythejudgmentdebtorandifontaxationanysumisdisallowedthedeputy-sheriffmustrefundsuchsumtothejudgmentdebtor.

Execution against movable property in general

105. (1) Wheremovablepropertyhasbeenattachedbythedeputy-sheriff,thepersonwhosepropertyhasbeensoattachedmay,togetherwithsomepersonofsufficientmeansassuretytothesatisfactionofthedeputy-sheriff,undertakeinwritingonForm23thattheywillproducethatpropertyonthedayappointedforthesalethereof,unlesstheattachmentissoonerlegallyremovedandthereafterthedeputy-sheriffmustleavethepropertyattachedandinventoriedonthepremiseswhereitwasfoundwiththedeedofsuretyship.

(2) Ifthejudgmentdebtortogetherwithasuretydonotgivetheundertakingreferredtoinsubrule(1)then,unlessthejudgmentcreditorotherwisedirects,thedeputy-sheriffmustremovethatpropertytosomeconvenientplaceofsecurityorkeeppossessionofthepropertyonthepremiseswhereitwasseizedandtheexpenseinvolvedmustberecoveredfromthejudgmentdebtoranddefrayedoutoftheproceedsfromthesaletheproperty.

(3) Ifthepropertytobeattachedandremovedconsistsoflivestock,thedeputy-sheriffmayinwritingdemandfromthejudgmentcreditorpaymentofadepositequaltotheamountindicatedonaquotationobtainedfortwomonth’swaterandgrazingforkeepingofthelivestocksotoberemoved.


(4) Wheremovablepropertyisattachedintermsofsubrule(1),thedeputy-sheriffmust,wherepracticableandsubjecttorule113,sellitbypublicauctiontothehighestbidderafter-

(a) dueadvertisementbyhimorherintwosuitablenewspaperscirculatinginthedistrictinwhichthepropertyhasbeenattached;and

(b) aperiodofnotlessthan15daysfromthetimeofseizureoftheproperty.

(5) Whereperishablesareattachedthedeputy-sheriffmay,withtheconsentofthejudgmentdebtororafterthejudgment creditorhasinwritingindemnifiedthedeputy-sheriffagainstanyclaimfordamageswhichmayarisefromsuchsale,sellthegoodsimmediatelyandinsuchmannerasthedeputy-sheriffconsiderspracticableandreasonable.

(6) Theadvertisementreferredto insubrule(4)mustbeplacednotmore than20daysandnotlessthanfivedaysbeforethescheduleddateforthesaleinexecutionandeachsubsequentsaleinexecutionscheduledduetothecancellationofaprevioussaleinexecutionmustbere-advertisedinaccordancewithsubrule(4)andthissubrulewiththenecessarymodificationswherenecessary.

Execution against incorporeal property, liens and real rights

106. (1) If incorporeal property, whether movable or immovable, is available forattachmentitmay,withoutthenecessityofapriorapplicationtocourt,beattachedinthemannersetoutinthisrule.

(2) Wherethepropertyorrighttobeattachedisalease,billofexchange,promissorynote,bondorothersecurityforthepaymentofmoneytheattachmentiscompleteonlywhen-

(a) noticehasbeengivenbythedeputy-sheriff to thelessorandlessee,mortgagorandmortgageeorpersonliableonthebillofexchangeorpromissorynoteorothersecurity;

(b) thedeputy-sheriffhastakenpossessionofthewriting,ifany,evidencingthelease,billofexchange,promissorynote,bondorothersecurity;and

(c) inthecaseofaregisteredleaseoranyregisteredright,noticehasbeengiventotheregistrarofdeeds.

(3) Wheremovablepropertysoughttobeattachedistheinterestoftheexecutiondebtorinpropertypledged,leasedorsoldunderasuspensiveconditiontoorbyathirdperson,theattachmentiscompleteonlywhenthedeputy-sheriffhasservedontheexecutiondebtorandonthethirdpersonnoticeoftheattachmentwithacopyofthewarrantofexecutionandthedeputy-sheriffmay,onexhibitingtheoriginalofsuchwarrantofexecutiontothepledgee,lessor,lessee,purchaserorseller,enteronthepremiseswheresuchpropertyisandmakeaninventoryandvaluationofthatinterest.

(4) Wherethepropertyattachedconsistsofallotherincorporealpropertyorincorporealrightsinpropertyreferredtoinsubrules(2)and(3)-

(a) theattachmentiscompleteonlywhen-

(i) thedeputy-sheriffhasinwritinggivennoticeoftheattachmenttoallinterestedpartiesandwheretheassetconsistsofincorporealimmovablepropertyoranincorporeal right in immovable property, the deputy-sheriff has also givennoticetotheregistrarofdeedsinwhosedeedsregistrythepropertyorrightisregistered;and

(ii) thedeputy-sheriffhastakenpossessionofthewritingordocumentevidencingtheownershipofthepropertyorrightorhascertifiedthatheorshehasbeen


unable,despitediligentsearch,toobtainpossessionofthewritingordocument;and

(b) thedeputy-sheriffmay,onexhibitingtheoriginalofthewarrantofexecutiontotheperson having possession of property in which incorporeal rights exist, enter thepremises where the property is andmake an inventory and valuation of the rightattached.

(5) Attachmentofpropertysubjecttoalieniseffectedinaccordancewithsubrule(3)withthenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext.

(6) Wherepropertywhichissubjecttoarealrightofanythirdpersonissoldinexecutionthesaleissubjecttotherightsofthatthirdpersonunlessthethirdpartyagreesotherwise.

Attachment of debt held by garnishee

107. (1) Whenitisbroughttotheknowledgeofthedeputy-sheriffthattherearedebtswhicharesubjecttoattachmentandareowingoraccruingfromathirdpersontothejudgmentdebtorthedeputy-sheriffmay,ifrequestedbythejudgmentcreditor,attachthosedebtsandthereaftermustserveanoticeonthethirdperson(hereinafter“thegarnishee”)requiringpaymentbyhimorhertothedeputy-sheriffofsomuchofthedebtasmaybesufficienttosatisfythewrit.

(2) Ifthegarnisheepaysoverthedebtasrequiredundersubrule(1),thedeputy-sheriffmustgiveareceipttothegarnisheewhichconstitutesadischargetotheextentoftheportionoftheattacheddebtheldbythegarnisheeofthedebtattached.

(3) Ifthegarnisheerefuses,neglectsorfailstocomplywithanoticegivenundersubrule(1),thedeputy-sheriffmustwithoutdelaynotifythejudgmentcreditorandthejudgmentcreditormaybynoticeservedonallthepartiescallonthegarnisheetoappearbeforethecourttoshowcausewhyheorsheshouldnotpaytothedeputy-sheriffthedebtdueorsomuchthereofasmaybesufficienttosatisfythewrit.

(4) Ifthegarnisheedoesnotdisputethedebtdueorclaimedtobeduefromhimorhertothepartyagainstwhomexecutionisissuedorheorshefailstoappeartoanswertothenotice,thecourtmayaccordinglyorderexecutiontoissuewithoutanypreviouswritorprocessfortheamountduefromthatgarnisheeorsomuchoftheamountasmaybesufficienttosatisfythewrit.

(5) Ifthegarnisheedisputeshisorherliabilityinpartthecourtmayorderexecutiontoissueinrespectofsomuchasmaybeadmittedbut,ifliabilityisnotadmitted,thecourtmayorderthatany issueorquestionnecessaryfordetermining thegarnishee’s liabilitybe triedordetermined inasimilarmannerasanissueorquestioninanactionmaybetriedordeterminedorthecourtmaymakesuchotherorderinthecircumstancesasmaybejust.

(6) Nothingintheserulesastotheattachmentofdebtsinthehandsofagarnisheeaffectsacession,preferenceorretentionclaimedbyanythirdpersoninrespectofthosedebts.

(7) Thecostsconnectedwithanapplicationfortheattachmentofdebtsandtheproceedingsarisingfromorincidentaltheretoareinthediscretionofthecourt.

(8) Wherethedeputy-sheriffisoftheopinionthatanapplicationtothecourtoranorderwithrespecttoagarnisheewillprobablycostmorethantheamounttoberecovered,heorshemay,afterattachmentandwiththejudgmentcreditor’sconsent,sellthedebtsbyauctioninthesamewayasanyothermovablepropertyormaycedethedebtsatthenominalamountthereoftotheexecutioncreditor.

(9) A person who has paid the amount due, including all costs and other incidentalexpenses,underandinrespectofawritofexecutionisentitledtoawithdrawalofthewrit.


Conditions precedent to execution against immovable property and transfer of judgments

108. (1) The registrar may not issue a writ of execution against the immovablepropertyofanexecutiondebtororofanyotherpersonunless-

(a) areturnhasbeenmadeofanyprocesswhichmayhavebeenissuedagainstthemovablepropertyoftheexecutiondebtorfromwhichitappearsthatthatexecutiondebtororpersonhasinsufficientmovablepropertytosatisfythewrit;and

(b) theimmovablepropertyhas,onapplicationmadetothecourtbytheexecutioncreditor,been,subjecttosubrule(2),declaredtobespeciallyexecutable.

(2) Iftheimmovablepropertysoughttobeattachedistheprimaryhomeoftheexecutiondebtoror is leasedtoa thirdpartyashomethecourtmaynot declarethatpropertytobespeciallyexecutableunless-

(a) theexecutioncreditorhasbymeansofpersonalserviceeffectedbythedeputy-sheriffgivennoticeonForm24totheexecutiondebtorthatapplicationwillbemadetothecourtforanorderdeclaringthepropertyexecutableandcallingontheexecutiondebtortoprovidereasonstothecourtwhysuchanordershouldnotbegranted;

(b) theexecutioncreditorhascausedthenoticereferredtoinparagraph(a)tobeservedpersonallyonanylesseeofthepropertysosoughttobedeclaredexecutable;and

(c) the court so orders, having considered all the relevant circumstanceswith specificreferencetolessdrasticmeasuresthansaleinexecutionoftheprimaryhomeunderattachment, which measures may include attachment of an alternative immovableproperty to the immovable property serving as the primary homeof the executiondebtororanythirdpartymakingclaimthereto.

(3) Thedeputy-sheriffmustfilewiththeregistrarareturnreferredtoinsubrule(1)(a)togetherwithacopyofthewritunderwhichitwasissued.

(4) Theexecutioncreditormustmakeanapplicationintermsofsubrule(1)(b)within30daysfromthedateonwhich-

(a) thereturnreferredtoinsubrule(1)(a)hasbeenfiledbythedeputy-sheriffintermsofsubrule(3);or

(b) ifapplicationasprovidedforinsubrule(1)(b)hasbeenmadeandthatapplicationisdismissedbythecourt,thedateonwhichtheapplicationisdismissedbythecourt.

(5) Afurtherapplicationmaynotbemade in respectof thesame immovablepropertywhichpreviouslyformedthesubjectmatterofanyearlierapplicationmadeintermsofsubrule(1)(b)or(4)(b),unlesstheimmovablepropertywhichpreviouslyformedthesubjectmatteroftheapplicationisnolongertheprimaryhomeoftheexecutiondebtor.

(6) Anexecutioncreditorwhofailstoapplytothecourtasprovidedforinsubrule(1)(b)or(4)(b)andwhowishestoenforcesuchjudgmentbywayofanorderforpaymentininstallmentsorbywayofanemolumentattachmentordermusttransferthejudgmenttothemagistrates’courtforthedistrictinwhichtheexecutiondebtorresidesorconductsbusinessorisemployedandforthatpurposecomplywithsections65M,65Aand65Jof theMagistrates’CourtAct,1944(ActNo.32of1944)(hereafter“Magistrates’CourtAct,1944”).

(7) If,withinthetimeprovidedforinsubrule(4),apartyinwhosefavourjudgmenthasbeengrantedfailsto-


(a) submittotheregistrar,forissuing,awritasprovidedforinrule104(1)oranyfurtherwritasprovidedforbythatrule;

(b) applytothecourtasprovidedforinsubrule(1)(b);or

(c) complywiththeprovisionsofsubrule(6),

theregistrarmusttransfersuchjudgmenttothemagistrates’courtforthedistrictinwhichthepersonagainstwhomsuchjudgmentwasgrantedresides,conductsbusinessorisemployed.

(8) Whentransferringamatter to themagistrates’courtundersubrule(7), theregistrarmust-

(a) submittotheclerkofthemagistrates’courtacertifiedcopyof-

(i) thejudgmentororderissuedagainstthejudgmentdebtor;

(ii) thedulytaxedbillofcosts;and

(iii) thewritwhichaccompaniedthereturnprovidedforinsubrule(1)(a);and

(b) notifytheexecutioncreditorinwritingthatthejudgmenthasbeentransferred.

(9) Onreceiptbytheclerkofthemagistrates’courtofthedocumentsreferredtoinsubrule(8), the provisions of section 65Mof theMagistrates’CourtAct, 1944 do apply to the transferredjudgmentandtheexecutioncreditormustcomplywiththoseprovisions,exceptthattheprovisionsofsection65E(4)ofthatActdonotapplytoanyreturnissuedintermsofsubrule(1)(a).

Execution against immovable property

109. (1) Awritofexecutionagainstimmovablepropertymustcontainafulldescriptionofthenatureandsituationincludingtheaddressoftheimmovablepropertytoenableittobetracedandidentifiedbythedeputy-sheriffandmustbeaccompaniedbysufficientinformationtoenablehimorhertogiveeffecttosubrule(3).

(2) Thedeputy-sheriffofthedistrictinwhichthepropertyissituatedorthedeputy-sheriffofthedistrictinwhichtheofficeoftheregistrarofdeedsorotherofficerchargedwiththeregistrationofthatpropertyissituatedmustmaketheattachmentonawritonForm25.

(3) Themodeofattachmentofimmovablepropertyisbynoticeinwritingbythedeputy-sheriffservedontheownerofthepropertyandontheregistrarofdeedsorotherofficerchargedwiththeregistrationofthatimmovablepropertyand,ifthepropertyisintheoccupationofsomepersonotherthantheowner,alsoonthatoccupierandthenoticemustbeservedbymeansofregisteredpost,dulyprepaidandpostedandaddressedtothepersonintendedtobeserved.

(4) Afterattachment thedeputy-sheriffof thedistrict inwhich theattachedproperty issituatedmustconductthesaleinexecutionorderedbythecourtandthesalemusttakeplaceinthatdistrict,exceptthatthesheriffinthefirstinstanceandsubjecttorule110(1)mayongoodcauseshownauthorisethesaletobeconductedelsewhereandbyanotherdeputy-sheriff.

(5) Onreceiptofwritteninstructionsfromtheexecutioncreditortoproceedwiththesalethedeputy-sheriffmustascertainandrecordwhatbondsorotherencumbrancesareregisteredagainstthepropertytogetherwiththenamesandaddressesofthepersonsinwhosefavourthosebondsandencumbrancesaresoregisteredandmustthereafternotifytheexecution creditoraccordingly.


(6) Animmovablepropertywhichissubjecttoaclaimpreferenttothatoftheexecutioncreditormaynotbesoldinexecutionunless-

(a) theexecution creditorhas-

(i) causednoticeinwritingoftheintendedsaletobeservedbyregisteredpost-

(aa) onthepreferentcreditor,ifhisorheraddressisknown;and

(bb) ifthepropertyisrateable,ontheregionalcouncilorlocalauthoritycouncilconcerned,

callingoneitherorallofthemtostipulatewithin10daysofadatetobestatedareasonablereservepriceortoagreeinwritingtoasalewithoutreserve;and

(ii) providedprooftothedeputy-sheriffthatthepreferentcreditorortheregionalcouncilorlocalauthoritycouncilconcernedhassostipulatedoragreed;or

(b) thedeputy-sheriffissatisfiedthatit isimpossibletonotifyanypreferentcreditorintermsofthisruleoftheproposedsaleorthepreferentcreditorortheregionalcouncilorlocalauthoritycouncil,havingbeennotified,hasfailedorneglectedtostipulateareservepriceortoagreeinwritingtoasalewithoutreserveasprovidedforinparagraph(a)withinthetimestatedinsuchnotice.

(7) Thedeputy-sheriffmaybynoticeservedonanypersonrequirethatpersontodeliveruptothedeputy-sheriffimmediatelyalldocumentsinhisorherpossessionorcontrolrelatingtothedebtor’stitletoanyimmovablepropertyattachedunderthisrule.

Procedure for sale of immovable property

110. (1) Thedeputy-sheriffmustappointadayandplaceforthesaleofthepropertythatdaybeing,exceptbyspecialleaveofamagistrateofthedistrictinwhichthepropertytobesoldissituated,notlessthanonemonthafterserviceofthenoticeofattachment.

(2) Theexecutioncreditormust,afterconsultationwiththedeputy-sheriff-

(a) prepareanoticeofsalecontainingashortdescriptionoftheproperty,itssituationandstreetnumber,ifany,thetimeandplacefortheholdingofthesaleandthefactthattheconditionsmaybeinspectedattheofficeofthedeputy-sheriff;and

(b) furnishthedeputy-sheriffwithasmanycopiesofthenoticeasthelattermayrequire.

(3) Thedeputy-sheriffmustindicatetwosuitablenewspaperscirculatinginthedistrictinwhichthepropertyissituatedandrequiretheexecutioncreditorto-

(a) publishthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(2)(a)onceineachofthosenewspapersnotlessthanfivedaysandnotmorethan10daysbeforethedateappointedforthesaleandintheGazettenotmorethan14daysbeforethedateappointedforthesale;and

(b) furnishthedeputy-sheriff,notlaterthanthedaybeforethedateofthesale,withonecopyofeachofthosenewspapersandwiththenumberoftheGazetteinwhichthenoticeispublished,

butanewnoticemustbepublished inrespectofeachsubsequentsalere-scheduledafter the initialpublication.


(4) Thedeputy-sheriffmust,notlessthan10daysbeforethedateofthesale,forwardbyregisteredpostacopyofthenoticeofsalereferredtoinsubrule(2)(a)toeveryexecutioncreditorwhohascausedtheimmovablepropertytobeattachedandtoeverymortgageeofthepropertywhoseaddressisknown.

(5) Thedeputy-sheriffmust,notlessthan10daysbeforethedateofthesaleaffix-

(a) onecopyofthenoticeonthenoticeboardofthemagistrates’courtofthedistrictinwhichthepropertyissituated;or

(b) ifthepropertyissituatedinthedistrictwherethecourtoutofwhichthewritissuedissituated,thenonthenoticeboardofthatcourt;and

(c) onecopyonavisiblestructureatorasnearasmaybetotheplacewherethesaleistotakeplace.

(6) Theexecutioncreditormust,notlessthan30daysbeforethedateofthesale-

(a) preparetheconditionsofsalesonearasreasonablypossibletothoseonForm26orasapprovedbythecourt;

(b) submittheconditionstothedeputy-sherifftoconfirmthem;and

(c) thereaftersupplythedeputy-sheriffwithtwocopiesoftheconditionsofsale,oneofwhichmustlieforinspectionbyinterestedpartiesattheofficeofthedeputy-sheriff.

(7) Anyinterestedpartymay,notlessthan10daysbeforethedateofthesaleandon24hours’noticetotheexecutioncreditorandthebondholders,applytothemagistrateofthedistrict inwhichthepropertyistobesoldforamodificationoftheconditionsofsaleandthemagistratemaymakesuchorderincludinganorderastocostsasthemagistrateconsiderssuitableandproper.

(8) Thedeputy-sheriffmustsellbypublicauctionanyimmovablepropertyattachedinexecution.

(9) Thesaleofpropertyinexecutionmust,subjecttorule109(6),bewithoutreserveandbeontheconditionsstipulatedundersubrules(6)and(7)andthepropertymustbesoldtothehighestbidder,exceptthatifaprimaryhomeofapersonisbeingsoldinexecution,thehighestbidmust-

(a) notbelessthan75%oftheregionalorlocalauthoritycouncilorlandvaluationoftheproperty;and

(b) intheabsenceofaregionalorlocalauthoritycouncilorlandvaluation,notbelessthan75%ofaswornvaluation.

(10) Ifthepurchaserfailstocarryoutanyofhisorherobligationsundertheconditionsofsaleajudgemay,onthereportofthedeputy-sheriffafterduenoticetothepurchaser,summarilycancelthesaleandthepropertymayagainbeputupforsale.

(11) Thepurchaserisresponsibleforanylosssustainedbecauseofthecancellationofasaleundersubrule(10)andanaggrievedcreditorwhosenameappearsonthedeputy-sheriff’sdistributionaccountmay,onapplicationtothejudgewhosummarilycancelledthesale,recoverthelossfromthepurchaser.


(12) Ifanapplicationhasbeenmadeundersubrule(11),thedeputy-sheriffmustprepareawrittenreportonthecircumstancessurroundingthecancellationofthesaleand-

(a) inwritingnotifythepurchaserthatthereportwillbeplacedbeforethejudgewhoishearingtheapplication;and

(b) place the written report before the judge to assist the judge in determining theapplication.

(13) Onreceiptofthereportreferredtoinsubrule(12),thejudgemaysummarilypronouncejudgmentbasedonthewrittenreportofthedeputy-sheriff.

(14) Ifthepurchaserisalreadyinpossessionoftheproperty,thedeputy-sheriffmay,on10days’noticetothepurchaser,applytoajudgeforanorderejectinghimorheroranypersonclaimingtoholdunderhimorher,fromtheproperty.

Transfer of property and distribution of proceeds from sale

111. (1) Theexecutioncreditormayappointalegalpractitionertoattendtothetransferofthepropertywhenitisbeingsoldinexecution.

(2) Thedeputy-sheriffmustgivetransfertothepurchaseragainstpaymentofthepurchasemoneyandonperformanceoftheconditionsofsaleandmayforthatpurposedoallthatisnecessarytoeffectregistrationoftransferandanythingsodonebyhimorherisasvalidandeffectualasifthedeputy-sheriffweretheowneroftheproperty.

(3) Thedeputy-sheriffmaynotpayoutthepurchasemoneytothecreditoruntiltransferhasbeengiventothepurchaser,butonreceiptofthepurchaseprice,heorshemustwithoutdelaypayallmoneysreceivedinrespectofthepurchasepriceintothetrustaccountofthelegalpractitioneractingfortheexecutioncreditoror,intheabsenceofalegalpractitioneractingfortheexecutioncreditor,deposititintothesuspenseaccountofthemagistrateofthedistrict.

(4) Thedeputy-sheriffmustassoonaspossibleafterthesale-

(a) prepareinorderofpreference,asprovidedinsubrule(5),aplanofdistributionoftheproceeds;

(b) forwardacopyofsuchplantotheregistrarofthecourt;

(c) immediatelythereaftergivenoticebyregisteredposttoallpartieswhohavelodgedwritsandtotheexecutiondebtorthattheplanwilllieforinspectionfor15daysfromadatementionedinthenoticeathisorherofficeandattheofficeoftheregistrar;and

(d) unlessallthepartieshavesignifiedinwritingtheiragreementtotheplan,laytheplanforinspectionattheofficeofthedeputy-sheriffandattheofficeoftheregistrar.

(5) Afterdeductionfromtheproceedsofsaleofthecostsandchargesofexecutionthefollowingistheorderofpreference,namely-

(a) theclaimsofpreferentcreditorsrankinginpriorityintheirlegalorderofpreference;and

(b) thereaftertheclaimsofothercreditorswhosewritshavebeenlodgedwiththedeputy-sheriffintheorderofpreferenceappearinginsection96andsections99to103oftheInsolvencyAct,1936(ActNo.24of1936).


(6) Aninterestedpersonobjectingtotheplanreferredtoinsubrule(4)must,withinfivedaysoftheexpiryoftheperiodreferredtointhatsubrule,givenoticeinwritingtothedeputy-sheriffandallotherinterestedpersonsoftheparticularsofhisorherobjectionandmustbringsuchobjectionbeforeajudgeforreviewon10days’noticetothedeputy-sheriffandtheinterestedpersons.

(7) Thejudgereviewingtheobjectionmadeundersubrule(6)musthearanddeterminethematterindisputeandmayamendorconfirmtheplanofdistributionormaymakesuchorder,includinganorderastocosts,asthejudgeconsiderssuitableorappropriate.

(8) If-

(a) noobjectionislodgedtotheplanreferredtoinsubrule(4);

(b) theinterestedpartiessignifytheirconcurrencewiththeplan;or

(c) theplanisconfirmedoramendedonreview,

thelegalpractitionerormagistratereferredtoinsubrule(3)must,onproductionofacertificatefromtheconveyancerthattransferhasbeengiventothepurchaserandontherequestofthedeputy-sheriff,payoutinaccordancewiththeplanofdistributionandiftheaddressofapayeeisnotknownpaytheamountduetohimorherintotheGuardian’sFundestablishedunderanylawrelatingtotheadministrationofestates.

Superannuation

112. (1) Awritofexecutionmaynotbeissuedaftertheexpiryofthreeyearsfromthedayonwhichajudgmenthasbeenpronounced,unlessthe-

(a) debtorconsentstotheissueofthewrit;or

(b) judgmentisrevivedbythecourtonnoticetothedebtor,

butinsuchacasenonewproofofthedebtisrequired.

(2) Incaseofajudgmentforperiodicpaymentsthethreeyearsreferredtoinsubrule(1)runinrespectofanypaymentfromtheduedateofpayment.

(3) Onceawritof executionof a judgmenthasbeen issued, it remains in forceandmay,subjecttosection11(a)(ii)ofthePrescriptionAct,1969(ActNo.68of1969),atanytimebeexecutedwithoutbeingreneweduntiljudgmenthasbeensatisfiedinfull.

Interpleader

113. (1) Whereapersoninthisrulecalled‘theapplicant’-

(a) doesnothavebeneficialinterestinrespectofpropertyinhisorherpossessionorunderhisorhercontrol;and

(b) issuedorexpectstobesuedinrespectofthatpropertyoritsproceeds;or

(c) receivesaclaiminrespectofthatpropertyoritsproceeds,

byorfromtwoormorepersonsinthisrulecalled‘claimants’,theapplicantmayapplytothecourtforinterpleaderrelief.


(2) Thedeputy-sheriffhasthesamerightsasanapplicantinrespectofpropertyattachedbyhimorherinexecutionandanexecutioncreditorhastherightsofaclaimant.

(3) Wheresubrule(1)appliestheapplicantmaydeliveronForm27anoticecalledan‘interpleadernotice’totheclaimants.

(4) Wheretheclaimsrelatetomoneytheapplicantisrequired,ondeliveringthenoticementionedinsubrule(3), topaythemoneytotheregistrarwhomustholdituntil theconflictingclaimshavebeendecided.

(5) Where the claims relate to a thing capable of delivery the applicantmust tenderthesubjectmattertotheregistrarwhendeliveringtheinterpleadernoticeortakesuchstepsasarenecessaryandrequiredtosecuretheavailabilityofthethinginquestionastheregistrarmaydirect.

(6) Wheretheconflictingclaimsrelatetoimmovablepropertytheapplicantmustplacethetitledeedsthereof,ifavailabletohimorher,inthepossessionoftheregistrarwhendeliveringthe interpleadernoticeandmustat thesametimehand to theregistraranundertaking tosignalldocumentsnecessarytoeffecttransferoftheimmovablepropertyinaccordancewithanorderwhichthecourtmaymakeorintermsofanagreementoftheclaimants.

(7) Theinterpleadernoticemust-

(a) statethenatureoftheliabilityandthenatureofthepropertyclaimedwhichformthesubjectmatterofthedispute;

(b) callon theclaimants togivenotice, inwriting,withinfivedaysofserviceof theinterpleadernoticeonthem,oftheirintentiontodeliverparticularsofclaiminregardtothesubjectmatterofthedisputeandinsuchnoticetoappointanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusoftheoftheofficeoftheregistraratwhichtheywillacceptnoticeandserviceofalldocuments;

(c) callontheclaimantswithinthetimestatedinthenotice,notbeinglessthan14daysfromthedateofserviceofthenotice,todeliverparticularsoftheirclaims;and

(d) statethatonafurtherdate,notbeinglessthan15daysfromthedatespecifiedinthenoticeforthedeliveryofclaims,theapplicantwillapplytocourtforitsdecisionastohisorherliabilityorthevalidityoftherespectiveclaimsonwhichhearingdatetheclaimantsarealsocalledupontoappearinsupportoftheirclaims.

(8) Theapplicantmustdelivertogetherwiththeinterpleadernoticeanaffidavitstatingthatheorshe-

(a) claimsnointerestinthesubjectmatterindisputeotherthanforchargesandcosts;

(b) doesnotcolludewithanyoftheclaimants;

(c) iswillingtodealwithoractinregardtothesubject-matterofthedisputeasthecourtmaydirect.

(9) Ifaclaimanttowhomaninterpleadernoticeandaffidavithavebeendulydelivered-

(a) failstodeliverparticularsofhisorherclaimwithinthetimestated;or

(b) havingdeliveredsuchparticulars,fails toappear incourt insupportofhisorherclaim,


thecourtmaymakeanorderdeclaringhimorherandallpersonsclaimingunderhimorherbarredasagainsttheapplicantfrommakinganyclaimonthesubjectmatterofthedispute.

(10) Ifaclaimantdeliversparticularsofhisorherclaimandappearsbeforeit,thecourtmay-

(a) thenandthereadjudicateoneachclaimafterhearingsuchevidenceasitthinksfit;

(b) orderthataclaimantbemadeadefendantinanactionalreadycommencedinrespectofthesubjectmatterindisputeinplaceoforinadditiontotheapplicant;

(c) order that an issue between the claimants be stated byway of a special case orotherwiseandtriedandfor thatpurposeorderwhichclaimant is theplaintiffandwhichisdefendant;or

(d) ifitconsidersthatthematterisnotapropermatterforreliefbywayofinterpleadernotice,dismisstheapplication;and

(e) makesuchorderastocostsandtheexpenses,ifany,incurredbytheapplicantundersubrule(5)asthecourtconsidersfairandreasonable.

(11) Ifaninterpleadernoticeisissuedbyadefendantinanaction,proceedingsinthatactionmustbestayedpendingadecisionontheinterpleader,unlessthecourtonanapplicationmadebyanyotherpartytotheactionordersotherwise.

PART12CRIMINALPROCEEDINGS

Criminal proceedings

114. (1) Theprocessforsummoninganaccusedpersontoansweranindictmentandothermattersconnectedwithandincidental theretoare thoseprovidedin theCriminalProcedureAct,1977andmustbebywrit suedoutbythechiefclerktotheProsecutor-Generalwhopresentstheindictmentorinthecaseofaprivateprosecutionbytheprivateprosecutororhisorherlegalpractitionerandmustbedirectedtothedeputy-sheriff.

(2) Whenapersoncommittedforsentenceundersection121or140of theCriminalProcedureAct,1977,isindictedbeforethecourtheorshemaybebroughtupforsentenceatanysittingforcriminalbusinessofthecourt.

(3) TheProsecutor-Generaloraprosecutordelegatedby theProsecutor-Generaloraprivateprosecutormustendorseonorannextoeveryoriginalindictmentandoneverycopyofanindictmentdeliveredtothedeputy-sheriffforserviceanoticeoftrial.

(4) Thenoticereferredtoinsubrule(3)mustspecifythedivisionofthecourtbeforewhichandincaseofitbeingacircuitcourt,theplacesodesignatedasacircuitcourt,theparticularsessionandtimewhenthedeputy-sheriffwillbringtheaccusedtotrialontheindictment.

(5) TheProsecutor-Generaloradelegatedprosecutororaprivateprosecutororhisorherlegalpractitionermustdelivertothedeputy-sheriffforservicethewrit,acopyoftheindictmentandnoticeoftrialoriftherearemorethanoneaccusedasmanywritsandcopiesoftheindictmentandnoticeoftrialasthereareaccusedandinthecaseofaprivateprosecutiontheprivateprosecutororhisorherlegalpractitionermustatthesametimehandtothedeputy-sheriffhisorherlawfulcostsandchargesforservingsame.


(6) Thedeputy-sheriffmustservethewrit,copyofindictmentandnoticeoftrialbywayofpersonalserviceontheaccusedpersonorpersons.

(7) ThechiefclerktotheProsecutor-Generalorwheretheprosecutionisattheinstanceofaprivatepartythatpartyor,ifrepresented,hisorherlegalpractitionermustsueoutoftheofficeoftheregistraranysubpoenaorprocessforprocuringtheattendanceofapersonbeforethecourttogiveevidenceinacriminalcaseortoproduceanybook,documentorthing.

(8) The person suing out a subpoena or process under subrule (1)must deliver thesubpoenaorprocesstothedeputy-sheriffatthedeputy-sheriff’sofficeforservicetogetherwithsomanycopiesofthesubpoenaorprocessastherearepersonstobeserved.

(9) Thedeputy-sheriffmustservethesubpoenaorprocessreferredtoinsubrule(7)onthewitness-

(a) personally;or

(b) at thewitness’s residenceorplaceofbusinessoremploymentbydelivering it tosomepersontherewhoisapparentlynotlessthan16yearsofageandapparentlyresidingoremployedthere.

(10) Thepersonservingthesubpoenaorprocessmust,ifrequiredbythepersononwhomitisserved,exhibittheoriginaltothepersontobeserved.

(11) Ifthepersontobeservedwithasubpoenaorprocesskeepshisorherresidenceorplaceofbusinessclosedsoastopreventtheserviceofthesubpoenaorprocessitissufficientservicetoaffixacopythereoftotheouterorprincipaldoorofthatresidenceorplaceofbusiness.

(12) Whenacourtimposesonapersonafineforcontemptofcourtforfailingtoappearorotherwiseandthefineisnotdulypaidtheregistrarofthecourtmustfurnishthedeputy-sheriffwithparticularsof thefineanddeliver to thedeputy-sheriffacompletedwarrantandthedeputy-sheriffmust,immediatelyonthatwarrantbeingdeliveredtohimorher,executeit.

(13) Anapplicationundersection149of theCriminalProcedureAct,1977 tochangetheplaceoftrialincriminalproceedingsmaybemadetothecourtonnoticebyoronbehalfoftheProsecutor-General or the accused and the courtmay thereaftermake such order as it considerssuitableorappropriate.

(14) Anyprocessordocumentreferredtointhisrulemaybeservedbyapoliceofficialreferredtoinsection329oftheCriminalProcedureAct,1977.

PART13APPEALS

Leave to appeal

115. (1) Whenleavetoappealfromajudgmentororderofthecourtisrequiredthepersonseekingleavetoappealmay,onastatementofthegroundsfortheleavetoappeal,requestforleavetoappealatthetimeofthejudgmentororder.

(2) Whenleavetoappealfromajudgmentororderofthecourtisrequiredandithasnotbeenrequestedatthetimeofthejudgmentororder,applicationforsuchleavemustbemadetogetherwiththegroundsfortheleavetoappealwithin15daysafterthedateoftheorderappealedagainst.

(3) Ifthereasonsorthefullreasonsforthecourt’sjudgmentororderaregivenonalaterdatethanthedateofthejudgmentororder,theapplicationmaybemadewithin15daysafterthelaterdateandthecourtmay,ongoodcauseshown,extendtheperiodof15days.


(4) Ifwhengivinganorderthecourtdeclaresthatthereasonsfortheorderwillbefurnishedtoanyofthepartiesonrequestthatrequestmustbedeliveredwithin10daysafterthedateoftheorder.

(5) Theapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(2)or(3)mustbesetdownonadatearrangedwiththeregistrarwhomustgivewrittennoticeofthedatetothepartiesandthedateforsetdownmustnotbelessthan15daysandnotmorethan30daysaftertheexpiryoftheperiodsreferredtoinsubrule(2)or(3).

(6) Theapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(5)mustbeheardbythejudgewhopresidedatthetrialorhearingorifheorsheisnotavailablebyanotherjudgeofthecourt.

(7) The registrarmust arrange for a typed transcriptionof the recordofproceedingsappealedagainstif-

(a) sorequestedbythejudgewhopresidedatthetrial;or

(b) theapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(5)istobeheardbyajudgeotherthanthejudgewhopresidedatthetrial.

(8) Leavetoappealincriminalproceedingsheardbythecourtisgovernedbysections316and316AoftheCriminalProcedureAct,1977.

(9) Theregistrarmust,onreceiptofanoticeintermsofsection310of theCriminalProcedureAct,1977,makeanentryintheappealsregisterandopenacourtfilewithauniquenumberforidentificationpurposes.

(10) On receipt of the record of proceedings the registrarmust, as soon as possible,allocateadateforahearinginchambersoftheapplicationforleavetoappealreferredtoinsubrule(9),whichdatemustnotbemorethan40daysafterthedateofreceiptoftherecordofproceedings.

Civil appeal from magistrates’ courts

116. (1) Anappealtothecourtagainstthedecisionofamagistrateinacivilmattermust be prosecutedwithin 60days after the noting of the appeal andunless so prosecuted it is,withoutfurthernotice,consideredtohavelapsed.

(2) Theprosecutionofanappealautomatically operatesastheprosecutionofanycross-appealwhichhasbeendulynoted.

(3) Whereacross-appealhasbeennotedand theappeal lapses thecross-appealalsolapsesunlessapplicationforadateofhearingforsuchcross-appealismadetotheregistrarwithin20daysafterthedateofthelapseoftheappealandservedonanyinterestedparties.

(4) Aninterestedpartyservedwithanapplicationundersubrule(3)andwhodesirestoopposetheapplicationmustwithin20daysofthatservicedeliveranoticetoopposetheapplicationandatthesametimemakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritinghisorherfullresidentialandpostaladdressesandtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitionerifheorsheisrepresented.

(5) Theappellantmust,within40daysofnotinganappeal,requestfromtheregistrarinwritingandonnoticetoallotherpartiesfortheassignmentofadateforthehearingoftheappealandmustatthesametimemakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritinghisorherfullresidentialandpostaladdressesandtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitionerifheorsheisrepresented.

(6) Apartywhoreceivesanoticeundersubrule(5)anddesirestoopposetheappealmustfileanoticetoopposewithin20daysafterreceiptofthenoticeofappealandmustatthesame


timemakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritinghisorherfullresidentialandpostaladdressesandtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitionerifheorsheisrepresented.

(7) Intheabsenceofarequestbytheappellantintermsofsubrule(5)therespondentmay,atanytimebeforetheexpiryoftheperiodof60daysreferredtoinsubrule(1),requestadateofhearinginlikemanner.

(8) Whentheregistrarreceivesarequestfromanappellantorarespondentintermsofsubrule(5)or(7)theappealisconsideredtohavebeendulyprosecuted.

(9) Onreceiptoftherequestforassignmentofadate,theregistrarmustforthwithassignadateofhearing,whichdatemustbeat least40daysafter the receiptof theapplicationfor theassignmentofadateofhearing,unlessallpartiesconsentinwritingtoanearlierdatebuttheregistrarmaynotassignadateofhearinguntilsubrule(12)hasbeendulycompliedwith.

(10) The registrarmustwithout delaygive the applicantwritten notice of the date ofhearingafterwhichtheapplicantmustwithoutdelaydeliveranoticeofsetdownandinwritinggivenoticethereoftotheclerkofthecourtfromwhichtheappealemanated.

(11) Anoticeofsetdownofapendingappealoperatesautomaticallyasasetdownofanycross-appealandviceversa.

(12) Theappellantmustsimultaneouslywithdeliveryoftheapplicationforadateforthehearingoftheappealreferredtoinsubrule(5)-

(a) obtainacopyoftherecordfromtheclerkofthemagistrate’scourtinquestionanddeliver a copyof the record to the registrar,which recordmust complywith therequirementssetoutinrule117;and

(b) iftheappealistobeheardbymorethanonejudgetheappellantmust,ontherequestoftheregistrar,lodgeafurthercopyoftherecordforeachadditionaljudge.

(13) Theappellantmust,notlessthan15daysbeforetheappealisheard,deliverheadsofarguments, whichheorsheintendstoargueonappealaswellasalistoftheauthoritiestobetenderedinsupportofeachpoint.

(14) The respondentmust, not less than 10 days before the appeal is heard, likewisedeliver heads of arguments, which he or she intends to argue on appeal aswell as a list of theauthoritiestobetenderedinsupportofeachpoint.

(15) Despite this rule, the Judge-President may, after consultation with the partiesconcerned,directthatanappealbedealtwithasanurgentmatterandorderthatitbedisposedofandtheappealbeprosecutedatsuchtimeandinsuchmannerastohimorherseemsjustandreasonable.

Content of record in civil appeal

117. (1) The record referred in rule 116(12)must contain a correct and completecopyofarecordofallthemattersmentionedinrule102(1)andallotherdocumentsnecessaryforthehearingoftheappealtogetherwithanindexthereof.

(2) Therecorddeliveredmustbedividedintoseparateandconvenientlysizedvolumes,containingnotmorethan100pagespervolumeandeachvolumemustbecertifiedascompleteandcorrectbythelegalpractitionerorpartydeliveringtherecordorthepersonwhopreparedtherecord.

(3) Thecopyoftherecordlodgedwiththeregistrarmustbeanexactduplicateofthecopydeliveredwithreferencetothevolumesandtheformatandmustbesecurelyboundinsuitable


coversdisclosingclearlythenamesoftheparties,thecourtappealedfromandthenamesofthelegalpractitionersoftheparties.

(4) Thecoversinwhichrecordsaretobeboundmustbeofthesamesizeastherecords,exceptthatplasticcoverswithholesonthebindingedgewithspiralplasticringsormetalringswhichbindthecontentsmaynotbeusedunderanycircumstances.

(5) Thecopiesof the recordmustbeclearly typedon stout foolscaporA4 standardpaperdouble-spacedinblackrecordinkandononesideofthepaperonly.

(6) The name of the witness giving evidence must appear at the top of each pagecontaininghisorherevidence.

(7) Theleftsideofeachpagemusthaveamarginofatleast40mmthatmustbeleftclear,exceptinthecaseofexhibitsthatareduplicatedbyphotoprinting,whereitisimpossibletoobtainamarginwiththesaiddimensionsandwherethemarginofthesaidexhibitsissosmallthatpartofthedocumentswillbeobscuredbybindingthosedocumentsmustbemountedonsheetsofA4paperandfoldedbacktoensurethattheprescribedmarginisprovidedandeverytenthlineofeachpageoftherecordmustbenumbered.

(8) Subrules(1)to(7)applywiththenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontexttothecopyoftherecordtobeservedonallparties.

(9) Subpoenas, notices of trial, consents to postponements, schedules of documents,noticestoproduceorinspectandotherdocumentsofaformalnaturemust,exceptwheretheymayaffectthemeritsofanappeal,beomittedfromthecopiesoftherecordpreparedintermsofthisrule,butalistthereofmustbeincludedintherecord.

(10) Byconsentoftheparties,exhibitshavingnobearingonapointatissueinanappealandimmaterialportionsoflengthydocumentsmaylikewisebeomittedfromthecopiesandinthatcaseawrittenconsentsettingoutwhatdocumentsorportionsthereofhavebeenomittedandsignedbythepartiesoronbehalfofthepartiesbytheirlegalpractitionersmustbefiledwiththeregistrarwhenthecopiesarelodged,butthecourthearingtheappealmayatalltimesrefertotheoriginalrecordandtakecognisanceofallmattersappearingtherein.

Criminal appeal from magistrates’ courts

118. (1) Theregistrarmust,onnoticetotheappellantandtherespondentorwheretheappellantorrespondentistheaccusedtotheaccusedorhisorherlegalpractitioner,setdownforhearingonsuchdayinterm-timeorvacationastheJudge-Presidentmayappointforsuchmattersanappealby-

(a) anaccusedagainstconviction,adecision,sentenceoranordermadebyamagistrate’scourt inacriminalmatter inwhich theprosecutionhasbeenat the instanceofamemberofthepublic;or

(b) theProsecutor-Generalorotherprosecutoragainstadecision,sentenceororderofamagistrate’scourtinsuchamatter.

(2) Theregistrarmustonnotice toallpartiessetdownforhearinganappealagainstconviction,adecision,sentenceoranorderofamagistrate’scourtinanyothercriminalmatterinaccordancewithsuchdirectionsasheorshemayreceivefromtheJudge-Presidentfromtimetotime.

(3) Despitetheprovisionsofanylawtothecontraryanoticereferredtoinsubrule(1)or(2)maybeservedontheappellantorrespondentorhisorherlegalpractitionerby-


(a) e-justicewherethelegalpractitionerrepresentingthepartyisaregistereduser;

(b) personalservice;or

(c) sendingitbyregisteredpost,addressedtotheappellantorrespondentorhisorherlegalpractitioneratanaddressappearingonthenoticeofappealoratanaddresswhichtheappellantorrespondentorhisorherlegalpractitionerhassubsequentlyfurnishedtotheregistrarinwriting.

(4) Where the appellant is not represented by a legal practitioner the ultimateresponsibilityforensuringthatallcopiesoftherecordonappealareinallrespectsproperlybeforethecourtrestswiththemagistrateagainstwhosedecisiontheappealhasbeenenteredandintheabsenceofsuchmagistratetheresponsibilityrestswiththecontrolmagistrateordivisionalmagistratewithjurisdictionoverthatmagistrates’court.

(5) Theregistrarmaynotallocateanappealtoajudgeunlessacertificatetotheeffectthatallcopiesoftherecordonappealareinallrespectsproperlybeforethecourthasbeenissuedbythemagistratereferredtoinsubrule(4),butwheretheappellantistheStateorisrepresentedbyalegalpractitionertheresponsibilityrestswiththeappellant.

(6) Notlessthan15daysbeforetheappealisheardtheappellantmustdeliveraconcisestatement,withoutelaboration,ofthemainpointswhichheorsheintendstoargueonappealaswellasalistoftheauthoritiestobetenderedinsupportofeachpoint.

(7) Notlessthan10daysbeforetheappealisheardtherespondentmustdeliverstatementsimilartotheonedeliveredbytheappellantundersubrule(6).

(8) Iftheappellantorrespondentisnotrepresentedbyalegalpractitioner,deliveringofaconcisestatement,withoutelaboration,ofthemainpointswhichheorsheintendstoargueonappealisnotarequirement.

(9) Rule117applieswith thenecessarymodifications requiredby thecontext to therecordofacriminalappealfromthemagistrates’court.

Appeal in terms of any legislation

119. (1) Noticeofanappealtothecourtfromthedecisionofastatutorybodymust,unlessotherwiseprovidedinanapplicablelaw,bedeliveredwithin20daysafterthedateofsuchdecision,butwherethereasonsforthedecisionofthebodyaregivenonalaterdatethenoticemaybedeliveredwithin20daysofthatlaterdate.

(2) The time limitssetout insubrule (1)applyonlywhere theapplicable legislationdoesnotprescribetimelimits.

(3) Thesecretaryoranotherpersonauthorisedsotodoofthebodywhosedecisionisappealedagainstmust,within15daysafteranoticeofappealhasbeenfiled-

(a) delivertotheregistrarofthecourttherecordofproceedingsifsuchrecordexists;and

(b) simultaneouslylodgewiththeregistraronehardcopyoftherecord,butiftheappealis to be heard bymore than one judge the appellantmust, on the request of theregistrar,lodgeafurthercopyoftherecordforeachadditionaljudge.

(4) Theappellantmust,within20daysofthedeliveryoftherecordofappeal,requestfrom the registrar inwritingandwithnotice to all otherparties for the assignmentof adate for


thehearingoftheappealandmustatthesametimemakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritingtheparticularsstatedinrule6andtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifheorsheisrepresented.

(5) Apartythatreceivesthenoticereferredtoinsubrule(4)anddesirestoopposetheappealmustfileanoticetoopposewithin20daysandmustatthesametimemakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritinghisorherfullresidentialandpostaladdressesandtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifheorsheisrepresented.

(6) Therespondentmay,intheabsenceofanapplicationreferredtoinsubrule(3)bytheappellant,atanytimeaftertheexpiryoftheperiodmentionedinthatsubrulebutwithin30daysafterthedeliveryoftherecordofappeal,applyforadateofhearinginlikemannerandwithnoticetoallotherparties.

(7) Arespondentwhomakesanapplicationundersubrule(6)mustmakeavailabletotheregistrarinwritinghisorherfullresidentialandpostaladdressesandtheaddressofhisorherlegalpractitioner,ifheorsheisrepresented.

(8) Ontheexpiryoftheperiodmentionedinsubrule(6)andunlessahearingdatehasbeenapplied forwithin theperiodprovided for in that subrule, the appeal is considered tohavelapsed.

(9) Rule 116 applieswith the necessarymodifications required by the context to anappealnotedunderthisruleandinrespectofprocessesandproceduresnotprovidedforhereinorintherelevantlegislation.

(10) Theregistrarmaynotsetdownanappealreferredtoinrule116or118orunderthisruleattheinstanceofalegalpractitionerunlessthatlegalpractitionerhasfiledwiththeregistrarapowerofattorneyauthorisinghimorhertoappealandthepowerofattorneymustbefiledtogetherwiththeapplicationforadateofhearing.

Criminal appeal to Supreme Court

120. (1) Where-

(a) anaccusedhasbeengrantedleavetoappealintermsofsection316oftheCriminalProcedureAct,1977ortheProsecutor-Generalorotherprosecutorhasbeengrantedleavetoappealintermsofsection316A(2)ofthatAct;

(b) anaccusedhasnotedanappealintermsofsection318oftheCriminalProcedureAct,1977;or

(c) thecourthasreservedaquestionoflawarisingonthetrialofanaccusedintermsofsection319oftheCriminalProcedureAct,1977,

theregistrarofthecourtmustlodgewiththeregistraroftheSupremeCourtacertifiedcopyoftherecordoftheproceedingsinthecourtandmustnotifythepartiesthattherecordhasbeenlodgedwiththeregistraroftheSupremeCourt.

(2) Anaccusedpersonisentitled,onpaymentoftheprescribedfees,toobtainfromtheregistrarsuchnumberofcopiesoftherecordorpartsoftherecordasisrequiredintermsofrule5(7)oftheRulesoftheSupremeCourt,exceptthatiftheaccusedpersonisunablebecauseofpovertytopaytheprescribedfeesheorshemay,inwriting,requestfromtheregistrartherequirednumberofcopiesoftherecordandonstatingthereasonsandfactsonwhichheorshereliestoclaimpovertyandtheregistrarmaypermithimorhertoobtaincopiesoftherecordwithoutpaymentoffees.


(3) Aquestionarisingastotheaccusedperson’sinabilitytopaytheprescribedfeesisdecidedbytheregistrarandtheregistrar’sdecisionisfinal.

(4) Ifleavetoappealinacriminalcaseisgrantedbythecourttheregistrarmust,withoutdelay,notifytheregistraroftheSupremeCourtofthatfact.

Civil appeal to Supreme Court

121. (1) NoticeofanappealtotheSupremeCourtagainstajudgmentororderofthecourtmustbefiledinaccordancewiththeRulesoftheSupremeCourt.

(2) WhereanappealtotheSupremeCourthasbeennotedtheoperationandexecutionoftheorderinquestionissuspendedpendingthedecisionofsuchappeal,unlessthecourtwhichgavetheorderontheapplicationofapartydirectsotherwise.

(3) Iftheorderreferredtoinsubrule(2)iscarriedintoexecutionbyorderofthecourtthepartyrequestingtheexecutionmust,beforesuchexecution,enterintosuchsecurityde restituendo asthepartiesmayagreeorintheabsenceofanagreement,theregistrarmaydecide,fortherestitutionofanyamountobtainedontheexecution,whichamountincludescapitalandinterest,ifsoordered,andtaxedcostsandtheregistrar’sdecisionisfinal.

PART14TARIFFSANDTAXATION

Tariff of court fees

122. ThecourtfeespayableinrespectofthecourtarecontainedinAnnexureB.

Tariff for deputy-sheriff

123. (1) ThefeesandchargescontainedinAnnexureCarechargeableandallowedtodeputy-sheriffs.

(2) Wheretherearemorewaysthanoneofdoinganyparticularacttheleastexpensivewaymustbeadoptedunlessthereissomereasonableobjectiontoitorunlessthepartyatwhoseinstanceprocessisexecuteddesiresanyparticularwaytobeadoptedathisorherexpenseandsolongasthatotherwayisreasonableandfair.

(3) Whereadisputearisesastothevalidityoramountofanyfeesorchargesandwherenecessaryworkisdoneandnecessaryexpenditureisincurredbutforwhichnoprovisionismadethemattermustbedeterminedbythetaxingofficerofthecourt.

Fees of instructing legal practitioner and instructed legal practitioner

124. (1) ThefeessetoutinSectionAofAnnexureDare,unlessthecourtauthorisesfeesconsequentontheemploymentofaninstructedlegalpractitioner,allowedasbetweenpartyandpartyforonelegalpractitioneronlyinthefollowingmatters-

(a) an undefended action for divorce or claim under rule 90, whether opposed orunopposed;

(b) anapplicationforjudgmentbydefaultgrantedbythecourtoranunopposedsummaryjudgment;

(c) anunopposedapplicationforleavetosuebywayofedictorforsubstitutedservice;


(d) an unopposed application for admission to practise and to be enrolled as a legalpractitionerortobeenrolledasasworntranslator;

(e) anunopposedapplicationfor thepostponementoradjournmentofproceedings, theremoval of anymatter from the roll, the confirmation, discharge or extension of arestitutionorder, in theeventofadefendeddivorce,ordischargeorextensionofareturndateofarulenisi;

(f) an unopposed application for sequestration or voluntary surrender of an estate,liquidationofacompanyorcorporation,therehabilitationofaperson’sestateoranapplicationforcuratorship;

(g) anunopposedapplicationforrescissionofjudgment;

(h) aclaimfallingwithinthemagistrates’courts’jurisdiction;or

(i) anappealorreviewfrommagistrates’courts.

(2) In matters other than those contemplated in subrule (1) only such fees as areconsequentontheemploymentofoneinstructedlegalpractitionerareallowedasbetweenpartyandparty,unlessthecourtauthorisesthefeesoftwoormoreinstructedlegalpractitionerstobeincludedinapartyandpartybillofcosts.

(3) Inorderforthecourttomakeanawardofcostsagainsttheopposingpartytoincludethecostsofaninstructinglegalpractitionerandaninstructedlegalpractitioneritmustbesatisfiedthat-

(a) the employment of the instructed legal practitioner is reasonable and necessarybecauseofthatinstructedlegalpractitioner’sspecialskillorthecomplexityofthematter;or

(b) in theparticularcircumstancesof thecase it isnot reasonableorpossiblefor theinstructinglegalpractitioner,althoughadmittedandenjoyingtherightofaudience,topersonallyperformthetaskinrespectofwhichtheinstructedlegalpractitioner’scostsaresought.

(4) Where fees in respect of the employment of more than one instructed legalpractitionerareallowedinapartyandpartybillofcosts, thefeessopermitted inrespectof thatadditionalemployedinstructedlegalpractitionermaynotexceedonehalfofthoseallowedinrespectofthemostseniorinstructedlegalpractitioneremployed.

(5) Thetaxationofthefeesofaninstructedlegalpractitionerasbetweenpartyandpartymaybeallowedbythetaxingofficerasheorsheconsidersreasonable,dueregardbeinghadto-

(a) thetimenecessarilytaken;

(b) thecomplexityofthematter;

(c) thenatureofthesubjectmatterindispute;

(d) theamountindispute;

(e) theseniorityofthelegalpractitioneremployed;

(f) thefeesordinarilyallowedforlikeservicesbeforethepromulgationofthisrule;and


(g) anyotherfactorswhichheorsheconsidersrelevant.

(6) Thisruledoesnotapplytotheemploymentofonelegalpractitionerbyanotherlegalpractitionerwherethelastmentionedlegalpractitionersoemployed-

(a) isanemployeeorapartneroramemberofthesamelawfirmasthefirstnamedlegalpractitionerwhoemployedhimorher;or

(b) isthecorrespondentinthelegalproceedingsconcernedattheseatofthecourtoradivisionofthecourtforanotherlegalpractitionerwhodoesnotpractiseattheseatofthecourtorsuchdivisionofthecourt.

(7) Whereonelegalpractitionerinstructsanotherlegalpractitionerwhointurninstructsanotherlegalpractitionerthefirstnamedlegalpractitionerisnotentitledtorecoveranycosts.

Taxation and tariff of fees of legal practitioners

125. (1) Thetaxingofficeris,subjecttorule124,competenttotaxabillofcostsforservicesactuallyrenderedbyalegalpractitionerinconnectionwithlitigiousworkofthecourtandheorshemusttaxsuchbill,subjecttosubrules(7),(8)and(11),inaccordancewiththeprovisionscontainedinAnnexuresDandE,exceptthatthetaxingofficermaynottaxcostsininstanceswheresomeotherofficerisempoweredtodoso.

(2) Atthetaxationofabillofcoststhetaxingofficermaycallforsuchbooks,documents,papersoraccountsasinhisorheropinionarenecessarytoenablehimorhertodetermineproperlyanymatterarisingfromsuchtaxationandthetaxingofficermayinhisorherdiscretionrequirethepartiestomakesubmissionsonanyparticularissueemanatingfromthebillofcosts.

(3) Withaviewtoawardingthepartywhohasbeenawardedanorderforcostsafullindemnityforallcostsreasonablyincurredbyhimorherinrelationtohisorherclaimordefenceandtoensurethatallsuchcostsarebornebythepartyagainstwhomsuchorderhasbeenawardedthetaxingofficermustoneverytaxationallowallsuchcosts,chargesandexpensesasappeartohimorhertohavebeennecessaryorproperfortheattainmentofjusticeorfordefendingtherightsofanyparty.

(4) The taxingofficermaynot,exceptasagainst thepartywhoincurred thosecosts,allow costswhich appear to the taxing officer to have been incurred or increased through over-caution,negligenceormistakeorbypaymentofaspecialfeetoaninstructedlegalpractitionerorspecialchargesandexpensestowitnessesortootherpersonsorthroughotherunusualexpenses.

(5) Ifanypersonotherthanthelegalpractitionerofrecorddraftedthebillofcosts,thatotherpersonmaynotbeawardedmorethanwhatthelegalpractitionerwouldhavebeenentitledtofordrawing,copyinganddeliveringthebillofcosts.

(6) Thetaxingofficermaynotproceedtothetaxationofanybillofcostsunlessheorsheissatisfiedthat-

(a) apartyappearingbeforehimorherisappearinginpersonorisdulyrepresentedbyalegalpractitioner,exceptthatacandidatelegalpractitionerwhoholdsarightofaudienceintermsofsection19oftheLegalPractitionersAct,1995does,forpurposesoftaxationbeforethetaxingofficer,havethesamerightsasalegalpractitioner;and

(b) thepartyliabletopaycostshasreceivedduenotice,whichnoticeperiodmustbenotlessthanfivedays,astothetimeandplaceofsuchtaxationandnoticethatheorsheisentitledtobepresent,butsuchnoticeisnotnecessary-


(i) ifthepartyagainstwhomcostshavebeenawardedhasnotappearedatthetrialorhearingeitherinpersonorthroughhisorherlegalpractitioner;

(ii) ifthepersonliabletopaycostshasconsentedinwritingtotaxationinhisorherabsence;or

(iii) forthetaxationofwritofexecutionandpost-writexecutioncosts.

(7) The taxingofficermayatany timedepart fromanyof theprovisionon tariffs inthis rule in extraordinary or exceptional caseswhen strict adherence to the provisionswould beinequitableandunfair.

(8) The taxingofficermust, in computing the fee tobe allowed in respect of takinginstructions,draftingorperusalofpleadings,witnessstatements,opinions,adviceonevidenceoroncommission,affidavits,petitions,noticesofappealorpowersofattorneyorconsiderationofaplanorexhibit,takeintoaccountthetimenecessarilytaken,thecomplexityofthematter,thenatureofthesubjectmatterindispute,theamountindisputeandanyotherfactorswhichheorsheconsidersrelevant.

(9) Inordertoreduceasfaraspossiblethecostsarisingfromthecopyingofdocumentstoaccompanythebriefsofaninstructedlegalpractitioner,thetaxingofficermaynotallowthecostsofanyunnecessaryduplicationinbriefs.

(10) Thetaxingofficermayinhisorherdiscretionallowfeesasbetweenpartyandpartyforthecopyingofanydocumentwhichinhisorherviewisreasonablyrequiredfortheparticularproceedings.

(11) Where one or more instructed legal practitioner referred to in rule 124 havenecessarilybeenengagedintheperformanceofanyoftheservicescoveredbythetariffanyofthoseinstructedlegalpractitionersare,subjecttorule124(7),entitledtoberemuneratedonthebasissetoutinthetarifffortheworknecessarilydonebyhimorher.

(12) Despiterule124andthisrule,wherecostsareawardedinfavourofalitigantwhorepresents himself or herself, such litigant’s costs are limited to disbursements necessarily andreasonablyincurredandtheymustbetaxedbythetaxingofficerandinthatcasetherulesgoverningtaxationofcostsintheserulesapplywiththenecessarymodificationsrequiredbythecontext.

(13) Afoliocontains100wordsorpartthereof,andfourfiguresarecountedasaword.

PART15MISCELLANEOUSANDGENERAL

Translation of documents

126. (1) WhereadocumentinalanguageotherthantheofficiallanguageofNamibiaisproducedinanyproceedingsitmustbeaccompaniedbyatranslationcertifiedtobecorrectbyasworntranslator.

(2) A translation so certifiedbya sworn translator is consideredprima facie tobe acorrecttranslationandadmissibleassuchonitsproduction.

(3) Ifnosworntranslatorisavailableorifintheopinionofthecourtitwouldnotbeintheinterestsofjusticetorequireasworntranslationwhetherbecauseoftheexpense,inconvenienceordelayinvolvedthecourtmay,despitesubrule(1),admitinevidenceatranslationcertifiedtobecorrectbyanypersonwhoitissatisfiediscompetenttomakethattranslation.


Interpretation of oral evidence into official language

127. (1) WhereevidenceinproceedingsisgiveninalanguageotherthantheofficiallanguageofNamibiathatevidencemustbeinterpretedbyacompetentinterpreter,sworntointerpretfaithfullyandtothebestofhisorherabilityintotheofficiallanguage.

(2) Beforeapersonisemployedasaninterpreterthecourtmay,ifinitsopinionitisexpedienttodosoorifapartyonreasonablegroundssodesires,satisfyitselfastothecompetenceand integrity of that person after hearing evidence, if the hearing of evidence is reasonable andpracticable.

(3) Wheretheservicesofaninterpreterareemployedinanyproceedingsthecosts,ifany,of interpretationare,unless thecourtotherwiseorders,costs in thecause,except thatwherethe interpretation of evidence given in the official language ofNamibia is required by the legalpractitioner ofapartysuchcostsareatsuchparty’sexpense.

Authentication of documents executed outside Namibia for use within Namibia

128. (1) Inthisrule,unlessthecontextotherwiseindicates-

“document”meansanydeed,contract,powerofattorney,anaffidavit,asolemnorattesteddeclarationorotherwriting;and

“authentication”means,inrelationtoadocument,theverificationofanysignaturethereon.

(2) A document executed in any country outsideNamibia is, subject to subrule (3),consideredtobesufficientlyauthenticatedforthepurposeofuseinNamibiaifitisdulyauthenticatedinthatforeigncountryby-

(a) agovernmentauthorityofthatcountrychargedwiththeauthenticationofdocumentsunderthelawofthatcountry;or

(b) apersonauthorisedtoauthenticatedocumentsinthatforeigncountry,

andacertificateofauthorisationissuedbyacompetentauthorityinthatforeigncountrytothateffectaccompaniesthedocument.

(3) Subrule(2)doesnotapplytoanaffidavitorasolemnorattesteddeclarationpurportingtohavebeenmadeinAustralia,Botswana,Canada,France,Germany,Lesotho,NewZealand,SouthAfrica,Swaziland,theUnitedKingdom,ZambiaorZimbabwebeforeacommissionerofoathsorbywhatevernamecalledappointedassuchintermsofanylawofthatcountry.

Commissioners of the court

129. (1) ApersondulyappointedasacommissionerofthecourtfortakingaffidavitsinanyplaceoutsideNamibiais,byvirtueofsuchappointment,acommissionerofthecourt.

(2) Acommissionerofoathsappointedassuchintermsofanylawofanyofthecountriesmentionedinrule128(3)isconsideredasdulyappointedcommissionerofthecourtforthetakingofaffidavitsorsolemnorattesteddeclarationswithinhisorherareaofappointmentinanyofthecountriesmentionedinthatrule.

Citation of foreign authority

130. SubjecttoArticle140(1)oftheNamibianConstitution,wherealegalpractitionerinhisorherheadsofargumentoranyotherwrittensubmissionsororalsubmissionsreliesonforeignauthorityinsupportofapropositionoflaw-


(a) heorshemustcertifythatheorsheisunableafterdiligentsearchtofindNamibianauthorityonthepropositionoflawunderconsideration;and

(b) whetherornotNamibianauthorityisavailableonthepoint,heorshemustcertifythatheorshehassatisfiedhimselforherselfthatthereisnoNamibianlaw,includingtheNamibianConstitution,thatprecludestheacceptancebythecourtofthepropositionoflawthattheforeignauthorityissaidtoestablish.

Preparation of court documents

131. (1) Alltypedpleadings,noticesandothercourtdocumentsmustcomplywiththefollowingtypingstyle-

(a) linespacing,includinglinespacingofquotationsmustbe1.5;

(b) textmustbetypedintheArial(regular)font12points;

(c) quotationsmustbetypedintheArial(regular)font11points;

(d) footnotesmustbetypedintheArial(regular)font10points;

(e) shortquotationsformingpartofasentencemustbetypedthesameasthetextandmustcomplywithparagraph(b);

(f) thejustificationofthetextoftypedpleadings,noticesandothercourtdocumentsmustbesettofulljustification;

(g) allpleadings,noticesandothercourtdocumentsshouldbearpagenumbers,exceptthatthecoveringpagemaynotbenumbered;

(h) pagenumbersmustbeattherighthandsideatthetopofthepage;and

(i) thesecondlineofaparagraphshouldnotbeindented.

(2) Any document filedwith the court, other than an exhibit or a facsimile thereof,mustbeclearlyandlegiblyprintedortypewritteninpermanentblackinkononesideonlyofpaperofgoodqualityandofA4standardsize,weighingatleast60g/m2andadocumentisconsideredtobetypewrittenifitisreproducedclearlyandlegiblyonsuitablepaperbyduplicatingbymeansofphotographicproduction.

(3) Anypleading,statedcase,affidavitoraffirmation,groundsofappealorothersimilarcourtdocumentsmustbedividedintoconciseparagraphsandtheparagraphsmustbeconsecutivelynumericallynumbered.

(4) Apleading,noticeorothercourtdocument,includinganaffidavitoraffirmation,mustattheendofsuchpleading,notice,courtdocument,affidavitoraffirmationcontaintheparticularsofthepartyfilingthedocument,thepartyonwhomitisservedandeachsuchpleading,notice,courtdocument,affidavitoraffirmationmustbeservedseparatelyandfilingnoticesmaynotbeused.

(5) Anyaffidavitfiledwiththeregistrarbyoronbehalfofanapplicantorarespondentmust,ifheorsheisrepresentedbylegalpractitioner,onthefirstpagethereofbearthenameandaddressofthatlegalpractitioner.

(6) Despiteanyruletothecontrary,acivilorlabourcauseormatterwillnotbeheardunlessandonlyifallthepapersfiledofrecordinthatmatterareindexedbeforethehearing,whichindexingshouldbeincompliancewiththetimeperiodsandformatsetoutinthepracticedirections.


(7) Indexingmustalsobedoneone-justiceandmustcomplywiththeprovisionssetoutinthepracticedirections.

(8) Alegalpractitionerrepresentingtheplaintifforapplicantorifplaintifforapplicantisrepresentinghimselforherself, theplaintifforapplicantmustseetoit thattherequirementsinsubrule(6)arecompliedwith.

(9) Unlessotherwiseprovidedbytheserulesorthepracticedirectionsthe-

(a) applicantmust,notlessthan15days;and

(b) respondentmust,notlessthan10days,

before the hearing file heads of argumentwith the registrar, but themanaging judgemay directotherwiseorthecourtmay,ongoodcauseshown,acceptheadsofargumentfiledoutoftime.

(10) Thepracticedirectionspertainingtotheheadsofargumentapplyinallcircumstanceswheresuchheadsofargumentarerequired.

(11) Apartytoacauseormatterandapersonhavingapersonalinterestthereinwithleaveoftheregistrarongoodcauseshownmay,subjecttopaymentoftherequiredcourtfees,examineanycourtprocess,noticeordocumentinthatcauseormatterattheservicebureauandmayagainstpaymentoftherequiredfeerequestfromtheservicebureaucopiesofthecourtprocess,noticeordocumentinthatcauseormatter.

(12) Failuretocomplywiththerequirementsinthisrulemayresultinthe-

(a) theregistrarrejectingthedocument;or

(b) matternotbeingheardandanappropriateorderastocostsbeingmade.

Lapse of summons and inactive cases

132. (1) If summons in an action for payment of a debt is not servedwithin sixmonthsofthedateofitsissueorhavingbeenservedtheplaintiffhasnotwithinthattimeafterservicetakenfurtherstepsintheprosecutionoftheactionthesummonslapses.

(2) Despitesubrule(1),iftheplaintifforhisorherlegalpractitionerfilesanaffidavitwiththeregistrarbeforetheexpiryofthatperiod,settingout-

(a) thatattherequestofthedefendantanextensionoftimeinwhichtopaythedebtclaimedoranyportionthereofhasbeengrantedtothedefendant;

(b) thatintermsoftheagreementjudgmentcannot,exceptincaseofdefault,besoughtwithinaperiodofsixmonthsfromtheissueofsummons;and

(c) theperiodofextension,

thesummonsdoesnotlapseuntil12monthsaftertheexpiryoftheperiodofextension.

(3) Wherethereisnoactivityinacaseregisteredwiththeregistrarforsixmonths-

(a) afterdateofregistrationofthecasewiththeregistrar;

(b) afterthedateoffilingofanypleadingnotice,requestorothercourtdocument;or


(c) ifthecasehasbeenallocatedtoamanagingjudge,fromthetimethatanyactivityistobecarriedoutintermsofPart3,

thatcaseisconsideredinactive.

(4) Theregistrarmust,afterconsultingtheJudge-President,docket-allocateanyinactivecasethathasnotyetbeendocket-allocatedtoamanagingjudge.

(5) Amanagingjudgetowhomaninactivecasehasbeenreferredintermsofsubrule(4)mustdealwithitasifthecasehadoriginallybeendocket-allocatedtohimorher.

(6) The managing judge must give notice on Form 28 to the parties or their legalpractitionersasappearinpleadingsorotherdocumentsfiledofrecordtoappearbeforehimorheronadatespecifiedinthenoticeandthecasemustbecalledonthatdaytobedealtwithinthesamewayasinastatushearingintermsofrule27.

(7) Where apartyorhisorher legalpractitioner appearson thatdate themanagingjudgemustinquireastowhythereisnoactivityonthecaseandifthemanagingjudgeissatisfiedwiththereasonheorshemustmakesuchorderthatheorshemayconsidersuitableorappropriateandgiveappropriatedirectionsforthespeedierconductoftheproceedings.

(8) If there be no appearance by a party or his or her legal practitioner on the datereferredtoinsubrule(7)themanagingjudgemust-

(a) orderthatthepartiesbeinformedofhisorherorderreferredtoinsubrule(7)atanyaddressprovidedintermsofrule6;

(b) postponethecasetoasuitabledate;and

(c) orderthattheplaintiffmustshowgoodcauseonthatdatewhythecasemustnotbestruckfromtheroll.

(9) Ifthereisappearancebytheplaintifforhislegalpractitioneronthatdateandthemanagingjudgeissatisfiedastothereasonforthenon-activityheorshemustorderthatthenextstepbetakenwithinaspecifiedtimeandmaymakeanappropriateorderastocosts.

(10) Ifthereisnoappearanceonthatdateortheplaintifffailstosatisfythemanagingjudgeinrespectofthereasonforthenon-activitythemanagingjudgemuststrikethecasefromtheroll.

(11) Acasethathasbeenstruckfromtherollintermsofsubrule(10)isconsideredashavinglapsed.

Delivery of reserved judgment

133. Inanymatterorcause,includingalabourorreviewapplication,anapplicationforleavetoappealoranyappeal,unlessajudgmentisdeliveredimmediatelyafterthetrialorhearing,thecourtmustannounceorinformthepartiesoftheintendedtimeanddateofdeliveryofjudgmentandpostponethemattertosuchdateandtime.

Destruction of documents

134. (1) Inamatterwhichhasnotbeenadjudicatedbythecourtorajudgeandhasnotbeenwithdrawntheregistrarmay,subjecttotheprovisionsoftheArchivesAct,1987(Act4of1987),afterthelapseofthreeyearsfromthedateofthefilingofthelastdocumentthereinauthorisethedestructionofthedocumentsfiledinhisorherofficerelatingtosuchmatter.


(2) Recordsofminutesofevidenceandproceedingsincriminalproceedingsmustbetransferredtoanarchivesdepotascontemplatedinsection5oftheArchivesAct,1987(ActNo.4of1987),30yearsafterdisposalofsuchcases.

(3) Anymatterotherthanacriminalmatterwhichhasbeenadjudicatedonbythecourtorajudge,mustbetransferredtoanarchivesdepotascontemplatedinsection5oftheArchivesAct,1987(ActNo.4of1987),30yearsafterdisposalofsuchcase.

Registration and electronic-filing

135. (1) Despiteanythingtothecontraryintheserules,theJudge-PresidentmustbynoticeintheGazette determinethedateonwhichthee-justicesystemintermsoftheserulesoranyotherrulescomesintooperation.

(2) Asfromthedatedeterminedundersubrule(1)everypartytoacivilorlabourmatterinthecourtmustfiletheoriginalofanycourtprocess,noticeordocumentelectronicallywiththeregistrarbymakinguseofthee-justicemadeavailablebythecourt.

(3) Thefilingofanycourtprocess,noticeordocumentreferredtoinsubrule(2)mustbedonebyaregistereduseronthee-justiceorthroughtheservicebureauatthecourtonthee-justice,unlessthemanagingjudgeortheregistrardirectsotherwise.

(4) Theresponsible legalpractitionerrepresentingafirmof legalpractitionerswhichpractisesinthecourtmaycausethefirmtoregisterasuserofthee-justicesystembymakingthenecessaryapplicationwhichissubjecttosuchtermsandconditionsasprovidedforinthee-justicemanualreferredtoinsubrule(8).

(5) Theservicebureauservinganydivisionofthecourtmustbesituatedatthatdivision.

(6) Serviceofanyprocess,noticeordocumentofthecourt,otherthanservicebythedeputy-sheriff,mustbedonethroughthee-justiceas longasboth thepartyeffectingserviceandthepartyonwhomserviceistobeeffectedarerepresentedbylegalpractitionerswhoareregisteredusers.

(7) Serviceofanyprocess,noticeordocumentofthecourt,otherthanservicebythedeputy-sheriff,tobeeffectedbyoronapartyorlegalpractitionerwhoisnotaregistereduserofthee-justicesystemmustbedonepersonallyandtheoriginalproofofservicemustbefiledattheservicebureausimultaneouslywiththeoriginalprocess,noticeordocumentsoserved.

(8) Thee-justiceadministrativepoliciesandprocedurescontainedintheAdministrativePoliciesandProceduresManualpublishedbytheregistrarformpartoftheserules.

(9) Apartywhofilesanyprocess,noticeordocumentinthecourtthroughe-justicemustkeepinhisorhercustodyandcontroltheoriginalhardcopyofthatprocess,noticeordocumentandmustproducethemtothecourtonbeingrequiredbythecourttodoso.

(10) The process, notice or document filed and kept in terms of subrule (9)must beavailableforthedurationofthematterinwhichithassobeenfiledandmustbekeptforaperiodofatleastfiveyearsafterthecaseisconsideredfinalisedintermsoftheserules.

(11) Alegalpractitionerresidentinthejurisdictionofthecourtattachedtoalawfirmwhichisaregistereduserofthee-justicemustkeepanaccountwiththeregistrarforpaymentofcourtfeesforthepurposesoffilingthroughthee-justicesystem.


Availability of e-justice system

136. (1) Despitesubrule(2), thee-justicesystemisdesignedtoprovideservicefor24hoursaday.

(2) Incaseofaprocess,noticeordocumentofcourtbeingfiledafterthehoursprovidedforinrule2,thedateandtimeoffilingofthedocumentis,unlessauthorisedbytheregistrarorthecourt,consideredtohavebeenfiledat9h00onthefirstcourtdayfollowingthedateofactualfiling.

Report by registrar on work of court

137. (1) TheregistrarmustattheendofeverylegalyearcompileandsubmittotheJudge-Presidentareportcontainingthefollowinginformationabouttheworkofthecourtinthelegalyearinquestion-

(a) allcases,accordingtotypeofcase,registeredattheregistryoftheseatofthecourtandanylocaldivisionofthecourt;

(b) thenumberofcases,accordingtotypeofcase,completed;

(c) the number of reserved judgments, according to typeof case, the length of timeduringwhichajudgmentremainedreservedandthedeadlinebywhichthejudgmentshouldhavebeendeliveredintermsofanydirectiveoftheJudge-President;and

(d) thestatusofeachcaseandtypeofcase.

(2) Afterverifyingthereportreferredtoinsubrule(1),theJudge-Presidentmustdirecttheregistrartopublishtheverifiedreport.

Savings and transitional provisions

138. DespitetherepealoftheRulesoftheHighCourtbytheserules-

(a) anythingdoneunderaprovisionoftherepealedrulesandwhichcouldhavebeendoneunderacorrespondingprovisionoftheserules, isdeemedtohavebeendoneundersuchcorrespondingprovisionoftheserules;

(b) acasethathasbeenregisteredwiththeregistrarorhasbeenallocatedtoamanagingjudge under the repealed rules continues under these rules, but if there is anyuncertaintyinthisregardthemanagingjudgemustdirecttheappropriateproceduretobefollowedafterconsideringrepresentationsfromtheparties;and

(c) thedeliveryofprocess,noticesordocumentscontinues tobeeffectedbywayoffilingoforiginaldocumentsat the registrar’sofficeandserviceofcopies thereofuntiltheJudge-Presidentgivesnoticeunderrule135(1)andthepreparationofsuchprocess,notices,ordocumentsmustcomplywiththerequirementsprescribedinrule131(1).


ANNEXURES

ANNEXUREAFORMS

INDEX TO FORMS 1-28

FORM1 Rule7(1) CombinedsummonsFORM2 Rule12(3) EdictalcitationFORM3 Rule13(1) SubstitutedserviceFORM4 Rule23(1) CaseplanningconferencenoticeFORM5 Rule25(1) CasemanagementconferencenoticeFORM6 Rule25(5) CasemanagementorderFORM7 Rule26(2) Pre-trialconferencenoticeFORM8 Rule26(7) Pre-trialorderFORM9 Rule27(1) NoticeofstatushearingFORM10 Rule28(4) Discovery:FormofaffidavitFORM11 Rule28(8)(a) Discovery:AdditionaldocumentstobedisclosedFORM12 Rule28(11) Discovery:NoticetoinspectdocumentsFORM13 Rule28(14) Discovery:OrdertoproducedocumentsFORM14 Rule37(2) SubpoenaFORM15 Rule42(7)and(8) NoticetoallegedpartnerFORM16 Rule50(1) NoticetothirdpartyFORM17 Rule65(4) Application:NoticeofmotionFORM18 Rule72(2) Application: Ex parteFORM19 Rule90(2) InterimandpendingmatrimonialmattersFORM20 Rule92(1) OrdertoservewitnessstatementFORM21 Rules94(1)and95(1) NoticetoadmitfactsordocumentsFORM22 Rule104(1) Writofexecution:generalFORM23 Rule105(1) FormofsecurityFORM24 Rule108(2)(a) NoticebyjudgmentcreditortojudgmentdebtorFORM25 Rule109(2) Writofexecution:ImmovablepropertyFORM26 Rule110(6)(a) ConditionsofsaleofimmovablepropertyFORM27 Rule113(3) InterpleadernoticeFORM28 Rule132(6) Inactivecase


FORM1(Rule7(1))

COMBINED SUMMONSINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA

(Main/NorthernLocalDivision)

CaseNumber:................/................Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Tothedeputy-sheriff:

INFORMA.B., of………………………………… (state sex and occupation).............................(hereinaftercalledthedefendant),thatC.D.,of………………………(statesexandoccupation)……………………………….(hereinaftercalledtheplaintiff),herebyinstitutesactionagainsthimorherinwhichactiontheplaintiffclaimsthereliefandonthegroundssetoutintheparticularsannexedhereto.

INFORM thedefendantfurtherthatifheorshedisputestheclaimandwishestodefendtheactionheorshemust-

1. Within10daysoftheserviceonhimorherofthissummonsfilewiththeregistrarofthecourtat………………………………(setouttheaddressoftheseatofthecourtorthelocaldivisionofthecourt)noticeofhisorherintentiontodefendandserveacopythereofontheplaintiff’slegalpractitioner,whichnoticemustgiveanaddress(notbeingapostofficeboxorposte restante)referredtoinrule14(3)(b)fortheserviceonthedefendantofallnoticesanddocumentsintheaction,but,ifthedefendantchoosesto have further pleadings served on him or her byway of electronicmeans, suchelectronicaddressmustbeprovidedtotheplaintiffinthenoticeofdefence.

2. Simultaneouslywiththedeliveryofthenoticeofintentiontodefend,thedefendantmustdeliverthereturnintermsofrule6(4),whichcontainsthefollowinginformationaboutthedefendant:

“(a) inthecaseofanaturalperson,hisorherfullnames,identitynumberwhereavailableandifaNamibiancitizenoranyotherpersonordinarilyresidentinNamibia,hisorherphysicaladdressandwhereavailable,hisorhertelephoneorcellularphonenumberorboth,workplacetelephonenumber,facsimilenumberandpersonalorworkplaceemailaddressorboth;


(c) in the case of a company, its name and registered number, postal address andregisteredofficereferredtoinsection178oftheCompaniesAct2004(ActNo.28of2004)andtheparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofatleastonedirectorandthesecretaryreferredtoinsection223ofthatActincludingallparticularsreferredtoinsection223(1)ofthatActandincaseoftheofficerorsecretaryofanyotherbodycorporatetheparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(b)ofsection223(1)ofthatAct;



(e) inthecaseofatrustwhichisdulyauthorisedtolitigate,theparticularsreferredtoinparagraph(a)ofalltrusteesandareferencenumbergivenbythemastertothetrustdeedregisteredwiththemaster.”

3. Theparticularsprovidedintermsofitem2remainbindingonthepartytowhichtheyrelateandmaybeusedbythecourt,orbytheotherpartytoeffectserviceofanynoticeordocumentonsuchpartyorgivenoticetosuchparty.

4. Assoonasthemanagingjudgehasgivennoticeofacaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23(1),heorsheisrequiredtomeetwiththeplaintiffinordertoagreeacaseplan in termsof rule23(3) forsubmission to themanaging judgefor theexchangeofpleadings,and the timewithinwhichheorshemustdeliverhisorherpleaandcounterclaim,ifany,willbedeterminedbythecourthavingregardtosuchplanandifheorshefailstocooperateinsubmittingsuchaplan,thecourtwilldeterminethetimewithinwhichheorshemustdeliverhisorherpleaandcounterclaim,ifany,andheorshemustcomplywithsuchorder.

INFORMthedefendantfurtherthatifheorshefailstofileandservenoticeofintentiontodefendjudgmentasclaimedmaybegivenagainsthimorherwithoutfurthernoticetohimorheror if,havingfiledandservedsuchnotice,heorshe fails toplead,except,makeapplicationtostrikeoutorcounterclaim,judgmentmaybegivenagainsthimorher.Andimmediatelythereafterserveonthedefendantacopyofthissummonsandreturnittotheregistrarwithwhatsoeveryouhavedonethereupon.

DATEDat............................................onthis..................dayof..........................................20.........

................................................................Plaintiff/Plaintiff’sLegalPractitionerNameofsignatory:................................Address:.................................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................RegistraroftheHighCourt

Main/NorthernLocalDivisionPhysicalAddress_________________________

_________________________Windhoek/Oshakati


FORM2Rule12(3)

EDICTAL CITATIONINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

To:A...............................................................................................B................................................(sex)........................................................................................................ (occupation) formerly residingat............................................................................butwhosepresentwhereaboutsareunknown:

TAKENOTICEthatbysummonssuedoutof thiscourt,youhavebeencalledontogivenotice,within..................daysafterthepublicationofthisnotice,totheregistrarandtotheplaintiff’slegalpractitionerofyourintentiontodefend(ifany)inanactionwherein

C......................................................................D......................................................................claims:

(a) ............................................................................................................................................

(b) ............................................................................................................................................

(c) ............................................................................................................................................

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatifyouwishtodefendtheaction,youaretodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefendwhichmustgiveyourfullresidentialorbusinessaddress,andmustalsoappointanaddress,notbeingapostofficeboxorposte restante,forserviceonyouofalldocumentsinthisactionwithinaflexibleradiusfromtheofficeoftheregistrarorifyouelecttobeservedbyelectronicmeansindicateyourelectronicaddressandinthatcaseservicethereofattheaddresssogivenisvalidandeffectual,exceptwherebyanyorderorpracticeofthecourtpersonalserviceisrequired.

TAKENOTICEFURTHERthatifyoufailtogivesuchnotice,judgmentmaybegrantedagainstyouwithoutfurtherreferencetoyou.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that simultaneously with the delivery of the notice of intention todefend,thedefendantmustdeliverthereturnintermsofrule6(4),whichmustcontainsthefollowinginformationaboutthedefendant:







Theparticularssoprovidedremainbindingonthepartytowhichtheyrelateandmaybeusedbythecourtorbytheotherpartytoeffectserviceofanynoticeordocumentonsuchpartyorgivenoticetosuchparty.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatassoonasthemanagingjudgehasgivennoticeofacaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23(1),youwillberequiredtomeetwiththeplaintiffinordertoagreeacaseplanintermsofrule23(3)forsubmissiontothemanagingjudgefortheexchangeofpleadingsandthetimewithinwhichyouwilldeliveryourpleaandcounterclaimifanywillbedeterminedbythecourthavingregardtosuchplanandifyoufailtocooperateinsubmittingsuchaplan,thecourtwilldeterminethetimewithinwhichyoumustdeliveryourpleaandcounterclaim,ifany,andyoumustcomplywithsuchorder.







FORM3Rule13(1)

SUBSTITUTED SERVICEINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

To:A...............................................................................................B................................................(sex)........................................................................................................ (occupation) formerly residingat............................................................................butwhosepresentwhereaboutsareunknown:

TAKENOTICEthatbysummonssuedoutof thiscourt,youhavebeencalledontogivenotice,within..................daysafterthepublicationofthisnotice,totheregistrarandtotheplaintiff’slegalpractitionerofyourintentiontodefend(ifany)inanactionwherein

C......................................................................D......................................................................claims:

(a) ............................................................................................................................................

(b) ............................................................................................................................................

(c) ............................................................................................................................................

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatintheeventofyoudefendingtheaction,youaretodeliveranoticeofintentiontodefendwhichmustthereingiveyourfullresidentialorbusinessaddress,andmustalsoappointanaddress,notbeingapostofficeboxorposte restante,forserviceonyouofalldocumentsin thisactionwithinaflexibleradiusfromtheofficeof theregistraror ifyouelect tobeservedbyelectronicmeansindicateyourelectronicaddressandinthatcaseservicethereofattheaddresssogivenisvalidandeffectual,exceptwherebyanyorderorpracticeofthecourtpersonalserviceisrequired.

TAKENOTICEFURTHERthatifyoufailtogivesuchnotice,judgmentmaybegrantedagainstyouwithoutfurtherreferencetoyou.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatsimultaneouslywiththedeliveryofthenoticeofintentionofdefend,thedefendantmustdeliverthereturnintermsofrule6(4),whichcontainsthefollowinginformationaboutthedefendant:







Theparticularssoprovidedremainbindingonthepartytowhichtheyrelateandmaybeusedbythecourtorbytheotherpartytoeffectserviceofanynoticeordocumentonsuchpartyortogivenoticetosuchparty.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatassoonasthemanagingjudgehasgivennoticeofacaseplanningconferenceintermsofrule23(1),youasdefendantwillberequiredtomeetwiththeplaintiffinordertoagreeacaseplanintermsofrule23(3)forsubmissiontothemanagingjudgefortheexchangeofpleadingsandthetimewithinwhichyouwilldeliveryourpleaandcounterclaimifanywillbedeterminedbythecourthavingregardtosuchplanandifyoufailtocooperateinsubmittingsuchaplan,thecourtwilldeterminethetimewithinwhichyoumustdeliveryourpleaandcounterclaim,ifany,andyouasdefendantmustcomplywithsuchorder.







FORM4Rule23(1)

CASE PLANNING CONFERENCE NOTICEINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

A. NOTICE TO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS - CASE PLANNING CONFERENCE

Themanagingjudgeherebycallsonthepartiesortheirlegalpractitionerstoattendacaseplanningconferencetobeheldatthecourtindicatedonthenoticeboardat................................................on................................................

Thepartiesortheirlegalpractitionersaredirectedtosubmitajointcaseplanintermsofrule23(2)and(3)atleastthreedaysbeforethecaseplanningconferencetothemanagingjudge.

Takefurthernoticethatwhetheracaseplanhasbeensubmittedornot,anorderintermsofthisrulemaybemadeas themanagingjudgeconsiders justandonfailure tosubmita jointcaseplanthepartieswillbebarredfromapplyingforsummaryjudgmentorfilingnoticetoexceptofstrike.

B. PROFORMA ORDER

Despitebeinginvitedtosubmitacaseplanintermsofrule23(1),nocaseplanhasbeensubmittedandthefollowingorderisherebymade:

1. Thedefendant’spleaandcounterclaim,ifany,mustbefiledonorbefore...............................(date)

2. Theplaintiff’sreplication,ifany,mustbefiledonorbefore........../.........(date)

3. Inthecaseofacounterclaimbythedefendant,thepleatothecounterclaimmustbefiledonorbefore..............................................(date)

4. Inthecaseofapleatocounterclaim,ifany,....................................(date)

5. Inthecaseofreplication,ifany,tothepleatoacounterclaim...................(date)

[Note:Nodategivenbythemanagingjudgeinrespectof1-5mustbeadatethatismorethan15daysfromthedateofthepreviouspleading.]


BY ORDER OF THE MANAGING JUDGE.





To:....................................................................../partyLegalpractitionerfor..................................(Address)

AndTo:...................................................................../partyLegalpractitionerfor..................................(Address)


FORM5Rule25(1)

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE NOTICEINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Themanagingjudgeherebydirectsthepartiesortheirlegalpractitionerstoattendacasemanagementconferencetobeheldat...........................................on...........................................atcourtindicatedonthenoticeboard.

Allcourtdocumentsmustbeclearlyindexedandpaginated.

Alltheissueslistedinrule25(2),aswellasissuesnotlistedthereinbutincludedinthereport,mustbeconsideredbythepartiesattheparties’casemanagementmeetinganddirectionswillbegivenbythemanagingjudgebasedonthereport.

Anorderwillbemadebythemanagingjudgeintermsofrule25(5).









FORM6Rule25(5)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDERINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

On..................................................acasemanagementconferencewasheldpursuanttorule25oftheRulesoftheHighCourtofNamibia.Thepartiesmetbeforetheconferenceandsubmittedareportpreparedbythemintermsofrule24.

Havingconsideredthereportandsubmissionsbythepartiesortheirlegalpractitionersduringthecasemanagementconference-

Itisherebyordered:

1. Joinderofparties,consolidationofactions,changeofparties,etc

2. Filing of further pleadings, amendments to pleadings, filing of statements and deadlinestherefor.

3. Interlocutorymotions:

(a) Deadlinesforfilingtherequisitenoticesandheadsofargument.

(b) Dateforhearingtheintendedinterlocutorymotions.

4. Dateordatesforfilingwitnessstatementssufficienttoconstituteevidence-in-chief.

5. Discovery:

(a) Directions,asappropriate,inrespectofthediscoveryalreadymadebytheparties.

(b) Directionsonanyadditionaldiscoveryrequestedbyanyparty.

(c) Anyfurtherdirectionsthatthemanagingjudgemayconsidernecessarytoachievetheoverridingobjective.

6. Expertevidence:

(a) Qualificationofexpertswhosubmittedsummaries.

(b) Deadlinesforanyfurtherexpertsummaries.

(c) Narrowingthefieldofdisputebetweenexpertwitnesses.

(d) Whetherornotacourtexpertislikelyordesired.


7. Recordingofanyadmissionoffactorevidence.

8. Pointsoflaw:

(a) Determinationofspecifiedpointsoflaw.

(b) Dateofhearingandheadsofargument.

9. Anypossiblealternativedisputeresolution.

10. Settlementofissuesoraccounts

11. Anyspecialcase

(a) Formulation

(b) Datesforhearingandheadsofargument

12. Dispensingwithoralevidenceinchiefofwitnessesanddatesforsubmissionofaffidavitsin lieuthereof.

13. Anydirectionsbymanagingjudge,whethersoughtbyapartyornot.

14. Anyissuestofacilitateaspeedydisposableofthecase.

15. Anyapplicationforthetransferofthecasefromonedivisiontoanotherintermsofsection4A(5)oftheAct;

16. Dateforanyadditionalcasemanagementconference.

17. Anestimateofthenumberofdaysrequiredforthetrial

18. Trialdateallocatedwherepossible.









FORM7Rule26(2)

PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE NOTICEINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

On.............................................................at.............apre-trialconferencewillbeheldbeforethemanaging judgeandallpartiesor their legalpractitionersare required toattendsuchconferencewheretheissuessetoutinrule26(6)willbedeterminedtakingintoconsiderationthejointreportsubmitted to themanaging judge in advance. The pre-trial conferencewill be held in the courtindicatedonthenoticeboard.









FORM8Rule26(7)

PRE-TRIAL ORDERINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

On………………………………….apre-trialconferencewasheldunderrule26oftheRulesoftheHighCourtofNamibia.Thepartiessubmittedaproposedpre-trialorderpreparedbythemintermsofrule26(4)and(5).

Itisherebyordered:(Thespecificdirectionstobeinserted)

1. Issuesoffacttoberesolvedatthetrial.

2. Issuesoflawtoberesolvedatthetrial.

3. Thefactsthatarenotindispute.

4. Thelistofeachparty’switnessesexpectedtobecalledtotestify.

5. Statewhetheranyexhibitswillbeintroducedatthetrialandwhennoticethereofmustbegivenbyaparty.

6. Allplansphotos,diagramsandmodelsadmittedordisputed.

7. Thetrialdates.

8. Thedateforfilingofindexbytheplaintiff.

10. Anyfurtherdirectionwhichthemanagingjudgeconsidersnecessarytoachievetheoverridingobjective.










FORM9Rule27(1)

NOTICE OF STATUS HEARINGINHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA(Main/NorthernLocalDivision)


..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

1. Themanagingjudgeherebyschedulesastatushearingintermsofrule27(1)oftheRulesoftheHighCourt,intheabovematterforthepurposeofdeterminingthestatusofthematterandinparticularforthepurposeofmakingsuchordersasareappropriateforthejustandspeedydisposalofthecase.

2. The status hearingwill beheld at ................................ on ................................ before theHon..........................................................orhisorherassigneddelegateandthepartiesareobligedtoattendeitherpersonallyorbyalegalpractitioner.









FORM10Rule28(4)

DISCOVERY - FORM OF AFFIDAVITINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

I,........................................................................,theabove-namedplaintiff/defendant,makeoathandsay/affirmandsolemnlydeclare:

1. IhaveinmypossessionorpowerthedocumentsandtaperecordingsrelatingtothemattersinquestioninthiscausesetoutinpartsAandBoftheFirstSchedulehereto.

2. IobjecttoproducethedocumentsandtaperecordingssetoutinpartBoftheFirstSchedulehereto.

3. Idosoforthereasonthat...........................................................................(herestateonwhatgroundstheobjectionismade,andverifythefactasfarasmaybe).

4. Ihavehad,buthavenotnowinmypossessionorpower,thedocumentsandtaperecordingsrelatingtothemattersinquestioninthisaction,setforthintheSecondSchedule.

5. Thelast-mentioneddocumentsandtaperecordingwerelastinmypossessionorpower.................................................(statewhen).

6. The.............................................................................(herestatewhathasbecomeofthelast-mentioneddocuments,andinwhosepossessiontheyarenow).

7. Accordingtothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief,Ihavenotnow,andneverhadinmypossession, custody and or power, or in the possession, custody or power of my legalpractitioner,oragent,oranyotherpersononmybehalf,anydocument,orcopyoforextractfromanydocument,relatingtoanymattersinquestioninthiscause,otherthanthedocumentssetforthintheFirstandSecondSchedule.

....................................Plaintiff/Defendant

I hereby declare that the deponent has sworn to and signed this statement in my presence at.........................on the .......dayof .........................20 .........andhe/shedeclaredas follows: thatthe factshereincontainedfallwithinhis/herpersonalknowledgeand thathe/sheunderstands thecontentshereof,thathe/shehasnoobjectiontotakingtheoathoraffirmingandthathe/sheregardstheoathoraffirmationasbindingonhis/herconscienceandhasdeclaredasfollows:

“Iswearthatthecontentsofthisaffidavitaretrueandcorrect,sohelpmeGod”

Or


“Isolemnlyaffirmthatthecontentsofthisaffidavitaretrueandcorrect”

......................................................

COMMISSIONER OF OATHS

Fullnames:...........................................................................

Capacity:..............................................................................

Address:...............................................................................

............................................................................

............................................................................


AndTo:RegistraroftheHighCourtMain/NorthernLocalDivision(Address)


FORM11Rule28(8)(a)

DISCOVERY: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE DISCLOSEDINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Pleasetakenotethattheabovenamedplaintiff/defendantrequiresyouwithin15daystodelivertotheunder-mentionedaddressawrittenstatementsettingoutwhatdocumentsandtaperecordingsofthefollowingnatureyouhavepresentlyorhadpreviouslyinyourpossession:

(a) ............................................................................................................................................

(b) ............................................................................................................................................

(c) ............................................................................................................................................

(d) ............................................................................................................................................

Insuchstatementyoumustspecifyindetailwhichdocumentsarestillinyourpossession.Ifyounolongerhaveanysuchdocumentswhichwerepreviouslyinyourpossessionyoumuststateinwhosepossessiontheyarenow.

Ifyoufailtodeliverthestatementwithinthetimeaforesaid,applicationwillbemadetocourtforanordercompellingyoutodosoanddirectingyoutopaythecostsofsuchapplication.

......................................................................Legalpractitionerforplaintiff/defendant

(Address)




FORM12Rule28(11)

DISCOVERY - NOTICE TO INSPECT DOCUMENTSINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TAKENOTICEthatyouareherebyrequestedtomakeavailableforinspectionandcopyingatourowncostthedocumentsmentionedinyournoticeofthe................dayof......................................20..........,atyouroffice,orat.....................................andbetweenthehoursof................................andonthefollowingdays:

....................................................;

....................................................;

....................................................

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatifyoufailorrefusetodoso,themanagingjudgemaymakeanordertocompelyoutocomplywiththerequest;and

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatifyouareorderedbythemanagingjudgetocomplyandifyoufailtodoso,themanagingjudgemaydismissyourclaimorstrikeoutyourclaim/defence.

DATEDat………………….this……………………..dayof……………………20…...

.............................................................../partyLegalpractitionerfor.......................................

(Address)


To:RegistraroftheHighCourtMain/NorthernLocalDivision(Address)


FORM13Rule28(14)

DISCOVERY - ORDER TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTSINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TAKENOTICEthat the ............................................................... (plaintiffordefendant) isherebyorderedtoproducewithin10daysforinspectionthefollowingdocumentsreferredtoinhisorheraffidavit,datedthe......................................dayof.......................................20........

(Describethedocuments)









FORM14Rule37(2)

SUBPOENAINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Tothedeputy-sheriff:

INFORM:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(State names, sex, occupation, race and place of business or residence of each witness)

Thateachofthemisherebyrequiredtoappearinpersonbeforethiscourtat............................onthe ..............................dayof ...............................20 ........... at ...............o’clock in themorning/afternoonandthereaftertoremaininattendanceuntilexcusedbythesaidcourt,inordertotestifyonbehalfoftheabove-namedplaintiff/defendantinregardtoallmatterswithinhisorherknowledgerelatingtoanactionnowpendinginthesaidcourtandwhereintheplaintiffclaims:

(1).................................................

(2).................................................

(3).................................................

fromthedefendant.

ANDINFORMhimorherthatheorsheisfurtherrequiredtobringwithhimorherandtoproducetothesaidcourt

(describe accurately each document, book or other thing to be produced)

AND INFORMeach of the said persons further that he or she should on no account neglect tocomplywiththissubpoenaasheorshemaytherebyrenderhimselforherselfliabletoafineofN$4000ortoimprisonmentforoneyear.



...................................................RegistraroftheHighCourt

................................................................Plaintiff/defendant’slegalpractitioner(Address)


FORM15Rule42(7)and(8)

NOTICE TO ALLEGED PARTNERINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

To:A..........................................................B..........................................................

TAKENOTICE that action has been instituted by the above-named plaintiff against the above-nameddefendantforthesumof........................................................andthattheplaintiffallegesthattheabove-nameddefendantisafirm/partnershipofwhichyouwerefrom..........................................to.....................................proprietor/partner.

Ifyoudisputethatyouwereaproprietor/partnerorthattheabove-mentionedperiodisinanywayrelevanttoyourliabilityasaproprietor/partner,youmustwithin10daysoftheserviceofthisnoticegivenoticeofyourintentiontodefend.Onyourgivingthenoticeacopyofthesummonsservedontheabove-namedwillbeservedonyou.

Togivethenoticeyoumustfilewiththeregistrarandserveacopythereofontheplaintiffattheaddresssetoutatthefoothereofstatingthatyouintendtodefend.Yournoticemustgiveanaddress(notbeingapostofficeorposte restante)for theserviceonyouofnoticesanddocumentsintheaction.Unlessyoudoallthesethingsyournoticeisinvalid.

Thereafteryoushouldfileapleainwhichyoumaydisputethatyouwereapartnerorthattheperiodallegedaboveisrelevantorthatthedefendantisliable.

Ifyoudonotgivesuchnoticeyouwillnotbeatlibertytocontestanyoftheaboveissues.Iftheabove-nameddefendantisheldliableyouwillbeliabletohaveexecutionissuedagainstyou,shouldthedefendant’sassetsbeexecutedinexecutionandbeinsufficient.


.....................................................................Legalpractitionerfordefendant/defendant

(Address)

[Note:Inapplicationproceedingsthisformshouldbeappropriatelyaltered]

To:.....................................................................Legalpractitionerforplaintiff/plaintiff(Adress)

.....................................................................Partners(Address)




FORM16Rule50(1)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTYINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

..................................................................... ThirdParty

TOTHEABOVE-NAMEDTHIRDPARTY:

TAKENOTICE that the above-named plaintiff has commenced proceedings against the above-nameddefendantforthereliefsetoutinthesummons,acopyofwhichisattachedhereto.

Theabove-nameddefendantclaimsacontributionorindemnificationonthegroundssetoutinthesummons(orsuchothergroundsasmaybesufficienttojustifyathird-partynotice).

Ifyoudisputethosegroundsorifyoudisputetheclaimoftheplaintiffagainstthedefendant,youmustgivenoticeofyourintentiontodefend,within......................days.Thenoticemustbeinwritingandfiledwiththeregistrarandacopythereofservedontheabove-nameddefendantattheaddresssetoutatthefootofthisnotice.Itmustgiveanaddress(notbeingapostofficeorposte restante)fortheserviceonyouofnoticesanddocumentsintheaction.Within10daysofyourgivingthenoticeyoumustfileapleatotheplaintiff’sclaimagainstthedefendantorapleatothedefendant’sclaimagainstyouorbothsuchpleas.

.....................................................................Defendant’slegalpractitioner

To:.....................................................................LegalpractitionerforPlaintiff(Address)

To:...............................................................

Thirdparty(Address)



FORM17Rule65(4)

APPLICATION: NOTICE OF MOTION(ToRegistrarandRespondent)

INTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA(Main/NorthernLocalDivision)

CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TAKENOTICEthat………………………………….(hereinaftercalledtheapplicant)intendstomakeapplicationtothiscourtforanorder

(a) ............................................................................................................................................

(b) ............................................................................................................................................

(c) ............................................................................................................................................

(heresetouttheformoforderprayed)

andthattheaccompanyingaffidavitof.......................................willbeusedinsupportthereof.

TAKENOTICEFURTHERthattheapplicanthasappointed................................................(heresetoutanaddressreferredtoinrule65(5))atwhichheorshewillacceptnoticeandserviceofallprocessintheseproceedings.

TAKENOTICEFURTHERthatifyouintendtoopposethisapplicationyouarerequiredto-

(a) notifyapplicant’slegalpractitionerinwritingonorbefore..........................

(b) andwithin14daysoftheserviceofnoticeofyourintentiontooppose,tofileyouransweringaffidavits,ifany.

andfurtherthatyouarerequiredtoappointinsuchnotificationanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusfromthecourt,referredtoinrule65(5)atwhichyouwillacceptnoticeandserviceofalldocumentsintheseproceedings.Ifnonoticeofintentiontoopposeisgiven,theapplicationwillbemovedonthe...............................at..................................a.m/pm.


.....................................................................Applicant’slegalpractitioner/applicant

To: ...........................................................(Address)Respondent’sLegalpractitioner/Respondent




FORM18Rule72(2)

APPLICATION: EX PARTE(ToRegistrar)

INTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA(Main/NorthernLocalDivision)

CaseNumber:..............................Inre:

..................................................................... Applicant

TAKE NOTICE that application will be made on behalf of the above-named applicant on the...............dayof..................................at10a.m.orassoonthereafterasalegalpractitionermaybeheardforanorderinthefollowingterms:

(a) ............................................................................................................................................

(b) ............................................................................................................................................

(c) ............................................................................................................................................

andtheaffidavitof...................................................................annexedheretowillbeusedinsupportthereof.

Kindlyplacethematterontherollforhearingaccordingly.


.....................................................................Applicant’slegalpractitioner/Applicant



FORM19Rule90(2)

INTERIM AND PENDING MATRIMONIAL MATTERSINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA


CaseNumber:..............................

Inthematterbetween:

..................................................................... Applicant

And

..................................................................... Respondent

Totheabovementionedrespondent:

TAKENOTICE that if you intent to oppose this application youmust,within 10 days , file anansweringaffidavitintheformofapleawiththeregistrarofthecourt,givinganaddressforserviceand serve a copy thereof on the applicant’s legal practitioner. If you fail to do that, youwill beautomatically barred fromopposing the application and an ordermaybe granted against you asclaimed.Youransweringaffidavitmust indicatewhatallegationsin theapplicant’sstatementyouadmitordenyandmustconciselysetoutyourdefence.


.....................................................................Applicant’slegalpractitioner

Addressforservice:.....................................................................

To:.........................................................................Legalpractitionerfortherespondent/Respondent



FORM20Rule92(1)

ORDER TO SERVE WITNESS STATEMENTINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TAKE NOTICE that ........................................................................ (plaintiff/defendant) is herebyorderedtoserveon.............................................................................(plaintiff/defendant)thewitnessstatement(s)of:

1 ..................................................................

2 ..................................................................

3 ..................................................................(witness(ses))

Onorbefore......................................(date)oftheoralevidenceoftheabovementionedwitness(ses)which...................................................(plaintiff/defendant)intendstorelyoninrelationtoanyissueoffacttobedecidedatthetrial.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatthefollowingdirectionsaremadebythemanagingjudgetowhichthepartiesmustadhere.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatfailuretoservetheabovementionedwitnessstatementorstatementsmayresultinthecourtdisallowingsuchevidenceatthetrial.









FORM21Rules94(1)and95(1)

NOTICE TO ADMIT FACTS OR DOCUMENTSINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

A. TAKENOTICE that...............................................(plaintiff/defendant)isrequiredtoadmitthefollowingfacts:

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatanysuchadmissionmaybeusedagainstthemakerthereof.

B. TAKENOTICE that.........................................(plaintiff/defendant)isrequiredtoadmittheauthenticityofthefollowingdocuments:

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatifyoudonotadmittheauthenticityoftheabove-mentioneddocuments(oranyofthem-specified),youarerequiredwithin7dayshereof,toservenoticeon.........................................................(plaintiff/defendant)thatsamemustbeproved.


............................................................./partyLegalpractitionerfor.....................................

(Address)To:............................................................./partyLegalpractitionerfor.....................................(Address)



FORM22Rule104(1)

WRIT OF EXECUTION - GENERALINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TotheDeputy-sheriffforthedistrictof......................................................................................

You are hereby directed to attach and take into execution the movable goods of................................................, theabovementioneddefendantof ..................................... (address).............................................................., andof the same tocause tobe realisedbypublicauctionthe sum of .................................... together with interest thereon at the rate of .........................per cent per annum from the .............. day of ..................................... 20 .......... and the sum of........................................................forthetaxedcostsandchargesofthesaid................................which he or she recovered by judgment of this Court dated the ...................................... day of...............................20..........,intheabovementionedcase,andalsoallothercostsandchargesoftheplaintiffinthesaidcasetobehereafterdulytaxedaccordingtolaw,besidesallyourcoststherebyincurred.

Furtherpaytothesaid..................................................orhisorherlegalpractitionerthesumorsumsduetohimorherwithcostsasabovementioned,andforyoursodoingthisisyourwarrant.



................................................................Judgmentcreditor’s legalpractitioner(address)


FORM23Rule105(1)

FORM OF SECURITYINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

WHEREASbyvirtueofcertainwritoftheHighCourtofNamibia,datedthe.......................dayof.......................................20........,issuedattheinstanceofA.BagainstC.Dof...............................thedeputy-sheriffhasseizedandlaidunderattachmenttheundermentionedarticles,namely:

(Describegoodsattached)

NOW, therefore, we said C.D and G.H, of .................................................................................. a........................................... (occupation), as surety for him or her, bind ourselves severallyand in solidum, hereby undertaking to the said deputy-sheriff or his or her cessionaries, assignsorsuccessors inoffice, that thesaidgoodsmaynotbemadeawaywithordisposedof,butmustremaininpossessionofthesaidC.Dunderthesaidattachment,andbeproducedtothesaiddeputy-sheriff (or other person authorised by him or her to receive the same) on the .............. day of...................................20..............(thedayappointedforthesale)oronanyotherdaywhenthesamemayberequiredinordertobesold,unlessthesaidattachmentislegallyremoved,failingwhich,I, thesaidG.H,herebybindmyself,myperson,goodsandeffects, topayandsatisfy thesumof................................. (estimated value of the effects seized) to the said deputy-sheriff, his or hercessionaries,assignsorsuccessorsinoffice,forandonaccountofthesaidA.B.

Inwitness,whereof,we,thesaidC.D.andG.H.havehereuntoset............hands,onthis..................dayof......................................20..................C.D

............................................Judgmentdebtor

G.H......................................................

Surety.............................................Deputy-sheriff

ASSIGNMENT OF SURETY BOND

I,.........................................................................,inmycapacityasdeputy-sheriffforthedistrictof.....................................................................,herebycede,assignandmakeovertoA.B.allmyright,titleandinterestintheaforegoingsuretybond.

Signedbymeinthepresenceofthesubscribingwitnessesat............................................................this.................dayof......................................20...................


.............................................Deputy-sheriff

ASWITNESS:1. .............................................

2. .............................................


FORM24Rule108(2(a)

NOTICE BY JUDGMENT CREDITOR TO JUDGMENT DEBTORINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

TAKE NOTICE THAT ....................................................... (plaintiff/defendant)(hereinafter calledthejudgmentcreditor)hasobtainedjudgmentagainst...........(plaintiff/defendant)(hereinaftercalledthejudgmentdebtor)on..............................................(date)inthiscourt.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICETHATthejudgmentcreditorhasappliedintermsofrule108(1)(b)foranorderdeclaring thepropertyexecutableand the judgmentcreditor isherebycalled toprovidereasonstothishonourablecourtwithin10dayswhysuchanordermaynotbegranted.


................................................................Judgmentcreditor’slegalpractitioner(address)



FORM25Rule109(2)

WRIT OF EXECUTION - IMMOVABLE PROPERTYINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Tothedeputy-sheriffforthedistrictof........................................................................................

WHEREASyouweredirectedtocausetoberealisedthesumof................................................insatisfactionofajudgmentdebtandcostsobtainedbyA.B,againstthesaidC.D.inthiscourtonthe..........................dayof............................................20........

ANDWHEREASyourreturnstated.............................................................................(herequotethedeputy-sheriff’sreturnonthewritagainstmovables).

NOW,therefore,youaredirectedtoattachandtakeintoexecutiontheimmovablepropertyofthesaidC.D.,being..................................................................(heregivethedescriptionoftheproperty)..................................................................................tothecausetoberealisedtherefromthesumof.............................................................togetherwiththecostshereofandofthepriorwritamountingto..............................................andyourchargesinandaboutthesame,andthereaftertodisposeoftheproceedsthereofinaccordancewithrule110.FORwhichthisisyourwarrant.



................................................................Executioncreditor’slegalpractitioner(address)


FORM26Rule110(6)(a)

CONDITIONS OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTYINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Thepropertywhichwillbeputuptoauctiononthe.........................................dayof...................20.................,consistof:

(Describeproperty)

Thesaleissubjectofthefollowingconditions:

1. Thepropertywillbesoldbythedeputy-sheriffof ...........................................................at.........................tothehighestbidderwithareservepriceof..................................................

2. ThesalemustbeinNamibiaDollars,andnobidthatislessthanthereservepricedeterminedintermsofrule109(8)(a)willbeaccepted.

3. Ifanydisputearisesaboutanybidthepropertymaybeagainputupforauction.

4. Iftheauctioneermakesamistakeinselling,themistakeisnotbindingonanyofthepartiesbutmay be rectified. If the auctioneer suspects that a bidder is unable to pay either thedepositreferredtoincondition6orthebalanceofthepurchasepriceheorshemayrefusetoacceptthebidofthatbidderoracceptitprovisionallyuntilthatbidderhassatisfiedhimorherthatheorsheisinapositiontopaythebalanceofthepurchaseprice.Ontherefusalofabidundersuchcircumstances,thepropertymayimmediatelybeputupforauction.

5. Thepurchasermustassoonaspossibleafterthesaleandimmediatelyonbeingrequestedby the .............................................................., sign these conditions, and if heor shehasbroughtqua qualitatestatethenameofhisorherprincipal.

6. Thepurchasermustpayadepositof10percentofthepurchasepriceincashonthedayofsale,thebalanceagainsttransfertobesecuredbyabankorbuildingsocietyguarantee,tobeapprovedbyexecutioncreditor’slegalpractitioner,tobefurnishedtothedeputy-sheriffwithin......................daysafterthedateofsale.

7. If transferof thepropertyisnotregisteredwithinonemonthafter thesale, thepurchaserisliableforpaymentofinteresttotheexecutioncreditorattherateof......................%andtothe.......................................bondholderattherateof.....................%perannumontherespectiveamountsoftheawardtotheexecutioncreditorandthe......................................bondholderintheplanofdistributionasfromtheexpirationofonemonthafterthesaletodateoftransfer.

8. Ifthepurchaserfailstocarryoutanyofhisorherobligationsundertheconditionsofsale,thesalemaybecancelledbyajudgesummarilyonthereportofthedeputy-sheriffafterdue


noticetothepurchaser,andthepropertymayagainbeputupforsaleandthepurchaserisresponsibleforanylosssustainedbyreasonofhisorherdefault,whichlossmay,ontheapplicationofanyaggrievedcreditorwhosenameappearsonthedeputy-sheriff’sdistributionaccount,berecoveredfromhimorherunderjudgmentofthejudgepronouncedsummarilyonawrittenreportbythedeputy-sheriff,aftersuchpurchaserhasreceivednoticeinwritingthatsuchreportwillbelaidbeforethejudgeforsuchpurpose.

9. Ifthepurchaserisalreadyinpossessionoftheproperty,thedeputy-sheriffmay,onsevendays’notice,applytoajudgeforanorderejectinghimorheroranypersonclaimingtoholdunderhimorhertherefrom.

10. Thepurchasermustpayauctioneer’schargeson thedayof saleand inaddition, transferdues,costsoftransfer,andarrearsrates,taxesandotherchargesnecessarytoeffecttransfer,onrequestbythelegalpractitionerfortheexecutioncreditor.

11. Thepropertymaybetakenpossessionofimmediatelyafterpaymentoftheinitialdepositandis,aftersuchdeposit,attheriskandprofitofthepurchaser.

12. Thepurchasermayobtaintransferofthepropertyforthwithifheorshepaysthewholepriceandcomplieswithcondition11,inwhichcaseanyclaimforinterestlapses,otherwisetransfermaybepassedonlyafterthepurchaserhascompliedwiththeprovisionsofconditions6,7and11.

13. Thedeputy-sheriffmaydemandthatanybuildingsstandingonthepropertysoldmustbeimmediatelyinsuredbythepurchaserfor thefullvalueofsameandtheinsurancepolicyhandedtohimorherandkeptinforceaslongasthewholepricehasnotbeenpaidbutifheorshedoesnotdoso,thedeputy-sheriffmayeffecttheinsuranceatthepurchaser’sexpense.

14. Thepropertyissoldasrepresentedbythetitledeedsanddiagramannexedthereto,andthedeputy-sheriffdoesnotholdinghimselforherselfliableforanydeficiencythatmaybefoundtoexistandrenouncingallexcess.

15. Theproperty isalsosoldsubject toallservitudesandconditionsspecified in thedeedoftransfer.

16. Theexecutioncreditorisentitledtoappointalegalpractitionertoattendtotransfer.

At...........................................this....................dayof.....................................................20.............

.......................................Deputy-sheriff

I certify hereby that today the ............................................... in my presence the hereinbefore-mentionedpropertywassoldfor..............................................to...............................................

I, the undersigned, .............................................., residing at .............................................. in thedistrictof..............................................doherebybindmyselfasthepurchaserofthehereinbefore-mentionedpropertytopaythepurchasepriceandtoperformallandsingulartheconditionsmentionedabove.

............................................................


FORM27Rule113(3)

INTERPLEADER NOTICE BY DEPUTY-SHERIFF


..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Intermsofrule113(1)oftheRulesofHighCourtofNamibia:

WHEREASthedeputy-sheriffof....................(place)hasonthe.....dayof.............;(date)at.....(time)attachedandtakenunderhis/hercontrolthegoodsassetoutinAnnexureAheretointermsofawritofexecutionissuedbythefirstclaimant,(nameofexecutioncreditor)of(address),ANDWHEREAS...............;(nameofclaimant/orclaimants)of..............;(address)has/haveclaimedthegoodsassetoutinAnnexureBheretoashis/her/its/theirproperty,NOWTHEREFORE,andifanyoftheaboveclaimantsis/areintendingtopursuetheirclaims,theyare:

a) tonotifyallotherparties,inwriting,onorbeforethe.........oftheirintentiontodoso;

and

b) within14daysofdeliveryofsuchnoticedeliverparticularsoftheirclaims,inwriting,whichparticularsmust,withsuchmodificationsasmayberequiredbythecontext,complywiththerequirementsofrules45and131;

andfurther thatsuchclaimant/claimants is/arerequired toappoint insuchnotificationanaddresswithinaflexibleradiusoftheofficeoftheregistraratwhichhe/she/it/theywillacceptnoticeandserviceofalldocuments.

ANDTAKENOTICETHATtheapplicantwillapplytothecourtforitsdecisionastohis/herliabilityorthevalidityoftheirclaimsonthe.....dayof................;...............(date)at.........(time),atwhichhearingdatetheclaimantsarecalledupontoappearinsupportoftheirclaims.

FURTHERTAKENOTICETHAT, if a claimant fails to deliver particulars of his/her/its claimwithinthetimestatedaboveorfailstoappearinsupportofhis/her/itsclaim,thecourtmaymakeanorderdeclaringhim/her/itandallpersonsclaimingunderhim/her/itbarredasagainsttheapplicantfrommakinganyclaimonthesubjectmatterofthedispute.

ANDFURTHERTAKENOTICETHATintermsofrule113(8)theaffidavitof...............................(fullnamesofapplicant),isattachedheretoasAnnexureC.

DATEDat................................(place)this..........dayof...............................(date).

.....................................................Deputy-Sheriff(Address)

Serviceon: Registrar Claimants’


FORM28Rule132(6)

INACTIVE CASEINTHEHIGHCOURTOFNAMIBIA



..................................................................... Plaintiff

And

..................................................................... Defendant

Noticetoallpartiesandlegalpractitionersofrecord:

TAKENOTICEthatyouarecalledtoattendahearingbeforethemanagingjudgeat.......................(time)on....................................(date)intheHighCourtofNamibia(Main/NorthernLocalDivision)toshowcausetothesatisfactionofthemanagingjudgewhytherehasbeennoactivityinthiscaseforsixmonthsandwhythecasemustnotbestruckfromtheroll,nottobeenrolledagain.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatthemanagingjudgemaymakeanappropriatecostsorder.

TAKEFURTHERNOTICEthatfailingtoattendthishearingmayresult inthecasebeingstruckfromtherolland,notbeingenrolledagain.









ANNEXUREBCOURTFEES

Tariff of Court Fees

i Allcourt feesarepayablebymeansofrevenuestampswhichwillonpresentation to theregistrarbedefacedintermsoftheStampDutiesAct,1993(Act15of1993).

ii Courtfeesinrespectofitems1-7and11belowwillbepayablebyaffixingrevenuestampsonthefaceoftheapplicabledocument.

iii Courtfeesinrespectofitems8-10belowwillbepayablebyaffixingrevenuestampsonawrittenrequestmadetotheregistrar.

N$.c1. Oneveryoriginalinitialdocumentwherebyanactionisinstitutedorapplication

ismade............................................... 100.00

2. Oneverybillofcoststobetaxedwhichisnotrelatedtoanactionorapplicationalreadyregisteredinthecourt............................................... 100.00

3. Oneverypowerofattorney(tobefiledwiththeregistrar)toappealagainstthejudgmentofaninferiorcourt,excludingappealsincriminalcases................. 5.00

4. Oneverynoticeofappealagainstajudgmentofthecourt(irrespectivewhetheritwaspresidedbyoneormorejudges)totheSupremeCourt............................ 100.00

5. For the registrar’s certificate on any copy of a document, certifying suchdocumentasa truecopyof theoriginal, includingacertificatecertifyingasummonsasaduplicateoriginalsummons(each)............................................ 5.00

6. Foreachcopyofanorderofcourtorjudgmentmadebytheregistrar,foreachA4-sizepageorpartthereof............................................... 5.00

7. Foreachcopyofadocument,notice,pleadingorpartofacourtrecordmadebytheregistrar,foreachA4-sizepageorpartthereof....................................... 5.00

8. Onarequesttoinspectacourtrecordmadewithin5daysafterjudgmentwasdelivered............................................... 5.00

9. For each electronic sound or video file of any recorded session of anyproceedings digitally recorded, per session, irrespectivewhether the file isprovidedonaseparatedisk,copiedontoanyotherexternaldeviceprovidedtotheregistrarortransmittedviae-mail............................................... 150.00

10 For each copy of any document, notice, pleading, judgment or part of atranscribed court record provided by the registrar in electronic format,irrespectivewhether the document, notice, pleading, judgment or part of acourt record isprovidedonaseparatedisk,copiedontoanyotherexternaldeviceprovidedtotheregistrarortransmittedviae-mail.................................. 150.00

11 Foreachcopyofanydocument,noticeorpleadingsubmittedtotheregistrarforpurposeofscanning,foreachA4-sizeofpartthereof.................................. 5.00


ANNEXURECTARIFFOFFEESOFDEPUTY-SHERIFFS

Tariff for deputy-sheriffs

N$.c1. Forregistrationofanydocumentsforserviceorexecution,onreceiptthereof 7.50

2.

(a)

Forserviceofanyprocess:

For service, of summonses, petitions together with applications onnotice ofmotion or notice of set down, other notices, orders or anyotherdocuments,each............................................... 75.00

exceptthat-

(i) where any document to be served with any such process ismentioned in the process or forms as an annexure thereto, noadditionalfeesmaybechargedfortheserviceofsuchdocument,butafeeofN$7.50 maybechargedforserviceofeachseparatedocumentthatisnotannexedtotheprocessconcerned;

(ii) feesfortheserviceofaseparatedocumentmaynotbechargedinrespectoftheserviceofprocessincriminalcases.

(b) Attemptedserviceofsummonses,petitionstogetherwithapplicationsonnoticeofmotionornoticeofsetdown,othernotices,ordersandanyotherdocuments................................................ 35.00

Anattemptedserviceofmorethanonedocumentonthesamepersonmustbetreatedasanattemptedserviceofonedocumentonly.

3. Travellingallowance:

(a) Forthedistanceactuallyandnecessarilytravelledbythedeputy-sherifforhisorherassistant,reckonedfromtheofficeofthedeputy-sheriff,bothontheforwardandthereturnjourney,perkilometreorfractionofakilometre............................................... 5.00

(b) Whentwoormoresummonsesorotherprocess,whetherattheinstanceof thesamepartyorofdifferentparties,arecapableofbeingservedononeandthesamejourney, the travelingallowanceforperformingtheroundofservicemustbefairlyandequitablyapportionedamongtheseveralcases,regardbeinghadtothedistanceatwhichthepartiesagainst whom such process is directed respectively reside from theofficeofthedeputy-sheriff,butthefeeforserviceispayableforeachservicemadeorattemptedtobemade

(c) Thisallowanceispayableonlyincaseswherethedutyinquestionistobeperformedbeyondaradiusofonekilometerrefromtheofficeofthedeputy-sheriff.

(d)if the office of the deputy-sheriff is situated more than threekilometres from theofficeof themagistrateofhisorherdistrict theallowanceispayableonlywherethedutyistobeperformedbeyondadistanceofonekilometerfromthemagistrate’soffice.

(d) Therestrictionimposedbyparagraph(d)mayhoweverberelaxedbytheMinister,inhisorherdiscretion,wherecircumstanceswarrantthisand on the recommendation of the sheriff, inwhich case the sheriffmustspeciallymentiontheextentoftherecommendedrelaxationatthetimeoftheappointmentofthedeputy-sheriff


4. (a) Postageincivilmatters,asperpostaltariff

(b) Postageincriminalmatters,asperpostaltariff

[Note:Thedeputy-sheriffmaytakeanypostalmattertotheregistrarofthecourtorifthereisnoregistrarinhisorherowntownorcity,tothemagistrate,whomusthandtothedeputy-sheriffapre-printedofficialenvelopwhichisendorsedforusebythedeputy-sheriff.]

5. Fortheexecutionof-

(a)

(i)

anywrit-

of personal arrest, including the conveyance of the personconcernedtocourt,toalegalpractitioner’sofficeortoaprison,perpersonandifthecourtsessionsisonthesamedayasthearrest,attendingatcourt,per½hour.......................................... 125.00

(ii) for conveying thepersonconcerned tocourt fromaplaceofcustodyonadaysubsequenttothedayofarrestandattendingatcourtper½hour............................................... 125.00

[Identicalnoticeswherethereareseverallessees,occupiersorowners,foreachafterthefirstN$2.00] 20.00

(iii) forattachmentofpropertyad fundandam jurisdictionem or ad confirmandam jurisdictionem,per½hour................................ 125.00

(iv) whereanattachmentintermsofsubparagraph(iii)iswithdrawnorsuspended............................................... 15.00

(b) awritofejectment;N$125.00per½hoursubjecttoaminimumfeeof 125.00

[Note:Inadditiontoreasonableexpensesnecessarilyincurred]

(c) awritagainstimmovableproperty-

(i) forexecutionontheregistrarofdeedsorotherofficerchargedwith the registration of property and if the property is inoccupationofsomepersonotherthantheowner,alsoonthatoccupier............................................... 125.00

(ii) fornoticeofattachmenttosinglelesseeoroccupier..................... 10.00

[Identicalnoticeswherethereareseverallessees,occupiersorowners,foreachafterthefirstN$2.00]..................................... 5.00

(iii) formakingvaluationorreportforpurposesofsale,N$125.00per½hour,withaminimumof............................................... 125.00

(iv) whenadeputy-sheriffhasbeenauthorisedtosellthepropertyandthepropertyisnotsoldbecausetheattachmentiswithdrawnor stayed, irrespective of the amount of thewrit and all thenecessarynoticesforthewithdrawaloftheattachment............ 125.00

(v) forascertainingandrecordingwhatbondsorotherencumbrancesare registered against the property, together with the namesandaddressesof thepersons inwhosefavour thatbondsandencumbrancesaresoregistered,includinganycorrespondencein connection therewith (in addition to reasonable expensesnecessarilyincurred)............................................... 125.00


(vi) for notifying the execution creditor of such bonds or otherencumbrancesandofthenamesandaddressesofthepersonsinwhosefavourthosebondsorotherencumbrancesareregistered 20.00

(vii) forconsiderationofproofthatapreferentcreditororregionalcouncil or local authority council has, in writing, stated areasonablereservepriceorhasagreedtoasalewithoutreserve 5.00

(viii) fordrawingorinthecaseofbeingfurnishedwithadraftbytheexecutioncreditorperusingofthenoticebythedeputy-sherifftobeservedonanypersonrequiringhimorhertodeliverforthwithalldocumentsinhisorherpossessionorcontrolrelatingtothedebtor’stitletothesaidproperty............................... 20.00

(ix) for considerationofnoticeof salepreparedby the executioncreditorinconsultationwiththedeputy-sheriff;

(x) for verifying that notice of sale has been published in thenewspapersindicatedandintheGazette;and

(xi) forforwardingacopyofthenoticeofsaletoeveryjudgmentcreditorwhohascausedtheimmovablepropertytobeattachedandtoeverymortgageethereofwhoseaddressisknown,foreachcopy,inclusivefeeforitems(ix),(x)and(xi)............................. 60.00

(xii) foraffixingacopyofthenoticeofsaletothenoticeboardofthemagistrate’scourtofthedistrictinwhichthepropertyissituatedorifthepropertyissituatedinthedistrictinwhichthecourtoutofwhichthewritissuedissituated,onthenoticeboardofsuchcourtandatorasnearasmaybetotheplacewherethesaleisactuallytotakeplace,aninclusivefeeof............................... 20.00

(xiii) forconsideringtheconditionsofsale......................................... 50.00

(xiv) on the sale of immovable property by the deputy-sheriff asauctioneer,5percentoftheproceedsofthesalewhichmustbepaidbythepurchaser-

subjecttoaminimumfeeofN$2500.00andamaximumfeeofN$50000.00on any residential property and amaximumfee ofN$150 000.00 on any other property not being zonedexclusivelyforresidentialpurposes(thisincludesacalltopayinto the deposit account of the magistrate of the district allmoniesreceivedinrespectofthepurchaseprice)

(xv) for a report of the deputy-sheriff in support of a request orapplicationtoajudgeforthecancellationofasaleinexecutionduetofailurebythepurchasertocarryouthisorherobligationsundertheconditionsofsaleorinsupportofanapplicationtoajudgeforanorderejectingthepurchaseroranypersonclaimingtoholdunderhimorhertherefrom............................................. 30.00

(xvi) forgivingtransfertothepurchaser............................................. 30.00

(xvii) forpreparingaplanofdistributionoftheproceeds(includingthenecessarycopies)andforforwardingacopytotheregistrar 60.00

(xviii) forgivingnoticetoallpartieswhohavelodgedwritsandtotheexecutiondebtorthattheplanwilllayforinspection,foreverynotice............................................... 10.00


(xix) forrequesttomagistratetopayoutinaccordancewiththeplanofdistribution............................................... 10.00

(d) awritagainstmovableproperty-

(i) whenawritispaidonpresentation,7½percentontheamountsopaid,subjecttoamaximumfeeof.......................................... 5000.00

(ii) for any abortive attempt at attachment, including search andenquiry,per½hour............................................... 125.00

(iii) when a writ is withdrawn or stayed before any property isattached............................................... 20.00

(iv) formakinganattachment,includingsearchandenquiry,per½hour............................................... 125.00

(v) noticeofattachment,ifnecessary,toasingleperson.................... 10.00

[Identical notices,when there ismore thanone person to begivennotice,foreachafterthefirstN$2.00............................... 5.00

(vi) when an attachment iswithdrawn by a judgment creditor orstayed before sale, 2½ percent on the value of the propertyattachedortheamountofthewrit,whicheveristhelesser,butsubjecttoamaximumfeeof............................................... 300.00

(vii) when awrit is paid by the debtor to the deputy-sheriff afterattachmentbutbeforesale,7½percentontheamountsopaid,subjecttoamaximumfeeof............................................... 5000.00

(viii) whenmoniesaretakeninexecution,7½percentoftheamountsotaken,butsubjecttoamaximumfeeof.................................. 3500.00

(ix) fordrawingadvertisementsofsaleofgoodsattached................... 60.00

(x) forsellinginexecution,whetherauctioneeremployedornot,includingdistributionofproceeds,7½percentontheproceedsofthesale

(xi) the deputy-sheriff himself or herself must sell movableproperty inexecutionbutheorshemustengage theservicesofanauctioneerifdirectedtheretoinwritingbytheexecutioncreditor, in which case the execution creditor bears theadditionalcommission,ifany;

(xii) commissionisnotchargeableagainstajudgmentdebtoronthevalueofmovablepropertyattachedandsubsequentlyclaimedby a person other than the execution debtor and released inconsequence of that claim unless such property has beenattached at the express directionof the judgment creditor, inwriting, inwhich case that judgment creditor is liable to thedeputy-sheriffforthecommission

(xiii) for insuringmovablepropertyattachedwhen it isconsiderednecessary and when the deputy-sheriff is directed thereto inwritingbytheexecutioncreditor,inadditiontotheamountofpremiumpaid,aninclusivefeeof.............................................. 60.00

6. Forkeepingpossessionofproperty(moneyexcluded)-

(a) foranofficernecessarilyleftinpossession,reasonableinclusivefeeperdaynotexceeding............................................... 250.00/day


for an additional officer,wherenecessary, limited tooneperday,afeenotexceeding............................................... 100.00/day

[Note: ‘Possession’ means the continuous and necessarypresence on the premises for the period in respect ofwhichpossessionischargedforapersonemployedandpaidbythedeputysheriffforthesolepurposeofretainingpossession]

(b) forremovalandstorage,thereasonableandnecessaryexpensesforsuchremovalandstorage,andifananimalistobestabledorfedandgivenwater,thereasonablechargesforsuchstabling,feedingandgivingwater;

(c) fortendinglivestock,thenecessaryexpensesfortendingsuchstock;

(d) whennoofficer is left inpossessionandno securitybond istaken, but moveable property attached remains under thesupervisionofthedeputy-sheriff,perday.................................. 35.00

7.

(a)

For-

makinganinventory,includingallnecessarycopiesandtimespentinstocktaking,per½hour(a) 125.00

(b) assistance,wherenecessary,intakinginventory,per½hour..................... 125.00

8.

(a)

Formaking-

returnofserviceorexecution,includingdrawingandtypingoriginalforcourt,limitedtoonepersononeachoriginalprocess;and

(b) copythereofforpartydesiringserviceorexecution............................... 35.00

9. Drawingandcompletingbailbond,deedofsuretyshiporindemnitybond..... 30.00

10. Copiesofprocessandordersnecessarilymade,perfolio................................ 5.00

11. Copiesofsummonses,orders,subpoenas,writs,etc....................................... 5.00

12. Taking statement from accused, who is not represented and who desireswitnessestobesubpoenaedattheexpenseoftheState,astohisorhermeans,thenamesandaddressesof thewitnessesandwhat theycansay inhisorherdefense,inordertoenabletheregistrartodecidewhetherthewitnessesshouldbesubpoenaed,per½hour.............................................. 125.00

[Note:Thisinformationistobeobtainedatthetimeofservingthenoticeoftrialandindictmentandconveyedtotheregistrarorclerkofthecourtinthesameletterundercoverofwhichthedocumentsarereturned]

13. Attendinganycriminalsessionofthecourt,per½hour.................................. 125.00

14. Attendinganycourtsessioninaninterpleaderwherethedeputy-sheriffhastherightsofanapplicant,includingthereasonabletimespendintravellingto and from the court,measured from the placewhere the deputy-sheriffordinarilyconductshisorherbusiness,per½hour......................................... 125.00

Providedthat,intheabsenceofawrittenundertakingbyanyofthepartiestotheinterpleadertopay,paymentofthisfeewillfollowthecostordermadebythecourt.............................................. 125.00

15. Each necessary letter, excluding formal letters, accompanying process orreturn.............................................. 10.00


16. Each necessary attendance by telephone or fax (in addition to prescribedtrunkcallcharges),irrespectivewhetherthemadeorreceivedbythedeputy-sheriff.............................................. 10.00

17. Bankchargesdueandpayableinrespectofcashdepositsorchequesdrawninrespectofpaymentofanymoniesdueandpayabletoapartyintermsoftherulesofcourtoracourtorder,theactualexpense

18. VATpayableondeputy-sherifffeeisallowedonallfeeschargedintermsofthisAnnexure.


ANNEXUREDTARIFFOFFEESFORINSTRUCTINGLEGALPRACTITIONERONASCALEAS

BETWEENPARTYANDPARTY

SECTION A.

TARIFF OF FEES OF A LEGAL PRACTITIONER ON A PARTY AND PARTY BASIS IN MATTERS CONTEMPLATED IN RULE 124(1)

Thefeesstatedinthetablebeloware,unlessongoodcauseshownandspecificallyotherwiseorderedbytheCourt,consideredtobethereasonablefeesfortheprofessionallegalservicesrenderedandan all inclusive fee which fee includes taking instructions, all consultations, drafting, perusals,attendances,telephonecalls,copiesandappearances,butexcludesfeesforserviceofprocessandcourtfees.

FEEN$

1. Anundefendedactionfordivorce................................................................... 10000.00

2. (a) Anunopposedrule55application......................................................... 2500.00

(b) Anopposedrule55application............................................................. 5000.00

3 Anapplicationforjudgmentbydefault

(a) withoutaclaimfordamages................................................................5000.00

(b) onanyclaimfordamages..................................................................... 6000.00

4. Anunopposedapplicationforsummaryjudgment....................................... 10000.00

5. Anyunopposedapplicationforleavetosuebywayofedictorforsubstitutedservice.............................................. 5000.00

6. Anunopposedapplicationforadmissiontopracticeandtobeenrolledasalegalpractitionerortobeenrolledasasworntranslator................................ 2500.00

7. An unopposed application for the postponement or adjournment ofproceedings, the removal of anymatter from the roll, the confirmation,dischargeorextensionofarestitutionorder,intheeventofadefendeddivorceordischargeorextensionofareturndateofarule nisi ............................... 1000.00

8. Anunopposedapplication for sequestrationorvoluntary surrenderofanestate, liquidationof acompanyorcorporationor the rehabilitationof aperson’sestate,oranyapplicationforcuratorship......................................... 10000.00

9. Anunopposedapplicationforrescissionofanyjudgment............................... 5000.00

SECTION BTARIFF OF FEES FOR A LEGAL PRACTITIONER IN LITIGIOUS WORK: RULES 124 AND 125

No. Description Per Folio Amount

A-TAKINGINSTRUCTIONS

1. An administrative fee for initiating or defendingproceedingsinthecourt 600.00


2. First consultation with client (per every 15minutes orpartthereof) 300.00

3. For further each necessary consultation (per every 15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

4. Fordrawingwrittenorgivingoraladviceon themeritsoftheproceedingsorevidence(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

5. To set down case, issue subpoena orwrit or any othersimpleinstructions 300.00

6. Todraftapetitionoraffidavit(fixedamount) 300.00

7. Tonoteanappeal(fixedamount) 300.00

8. Toprosecuteordefendanappeal,exclusiveoftheperusaloftherecord(fixedamount) 300.00

9. A fee based on the period that should be taken by anexperiencedlegalpractitionerfortheworkofpreparation,research, analysis of evidence, preparation for cross-examination,preparationforargumentincludingdrawingheads of argument if required, preparation for pre-trialmeetings(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

10. For inspection in loco (per every 15 minutes or partthereof) 300.00

B-ATTENDANCEANDPERUSAL

1. Attendingthereceiptofandperusing,andconsidering,butaminimumof30folioswillbeallowedforeach15minutessospent

(a) any summons, petition, affidavit, pleading instructedlegalpractitioner’sadviceanddrafts,report,orimportantletter,noticeordocument(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

(b) any formal letter, record, stock-sheets in voluntarysurrenders,judgmentsoranyothermaterialdocumentnotelsewherespecified(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

2. Attending the receipt of and considering any plan orexhibitorothermaterialdocumentinrespectofwhichthebasisofremunerationsetoutinitem1cannotbeapplied(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

3. Making searches in offices of record, (per every 15minutesorpartthereof)

(a) byanlegalpractitioner 300.00

(b) byaclerk 150.00

4. Sortingout,arrangingandpaginatingpapersforpleading,adviceorbriefontrialorappeal(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00


5. Attendingtogiveortakedisclosure(perevery15minutesorpartthereof)


(b) byaclerk 150.00

6. Anyattendancewhetheratapre-trialmeetingwithotherpractitionersinordertodrawthepre-trialminutesandthedraftcourtorappearancesatcourtforpre-trialmeetings,trialorargument(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

7. Attendingtorequestandthereaftertoprocuretranslation(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

8. Other attendances including telephone calls other thanformaltelephonecalls(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

[Note:thefeesallowedunderthissectionareinadditiontoanyfeesthatmaybeallowedfortakinginstructionsunderSectionA.]

C-ATTENDANCE-FORMAL

1. To serve or deliver (other than by post) any necessarydocument or letter or dispatch any telegram (per every15minutesorpartthereof),providedthatasinglefeeisto be allowed for the service and delivery of the samedocument 300.00

2. To sue out any process or file any document (per 15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

3. Formal attendances, including to serve and deliverpleadingsanddocuments, issueproceedingsatcourt, toupliftreturnofservice,delivertodeputy-sheriff,todeliverbrief to instructedlegalpractitioner,attendtoreceiptofnoticeofintentiontodefend,attendonsignatureonpoweroflegalpractitioneroraffidavits(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

4. Attendingontelephonecalls,formalcalls-callsentailingaconsultationandadvice(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

5. Attendingreceiptofaformalacknowledgement 300.00

6. Attendances for drawing index, paginating court file,inspectionsatofficesofrecord(deedsorregistrar’soffice),investigatingadministrative issues relating toapendingtrialorapplicationincludinginspectionoffilestoensurethattheyareinorder,includinganyotheradministrativeattendancesnotspecificallyprovidedforelsewhere(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

7. Drafting pleadings including all administrativework inconnectiontherewithsuchastyping,editing,copyingetc(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

8. Drafting affidavits, statements, summaries, reports (perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00


9. Travelling timeorwaiting time (per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

10. Perusingandconsideringanypleadings(per15minutesorpartthereofbutaminimumof30folioswillbeallowedforeach15minutessospent) 300.00

11. Perusing necessary documents, plans, diagrams andphotographs(per15minutesorpartthereofbutaminimumof30folioswillbeallowedforeach15minutessospent) 300.00

12. Perusing judgments, reports, typed evidence and anyotherrecords(per15minutesorpartbutaminimumof30folioswillbeallowedforeach15minutessospent) 300.00

13. Attendingonreceiptofpayment,formalacknowledgementandanyothershortformalattendance 300.00

14. Preparing instructed legal practitioner’s brief, sortingpapers,paginatingandarranging(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

15. Appearanceincourt tonote judgmentandothersimilarformalappearances-perappearance(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

16. Anyothermatternotspecificallyprovidedforshouldbetaxedonabasisoftimespentper15minutes

D-DRAFTINGANDDRAWING

1. Anyentryinthechamberbook,whereused,includingallattendances(perfolioorpartthereof) 112.00

2. Instructions for case on opinion, for instructed legalpractitioner’sguidanceinpreparingpleadings,includingfurther particulars and requests for same, includingexceptions(perfolio) 112.00

3. Instructionstoinstructedlegalpractitionerforadviceonevidenceforbriefontrialoroncommission(perfolio) 112.00

4. Instructionstoinstructedlegalpractitionerforargumentinrespectofallclassesofpleading,exceptthatafeefordrafting instructions on motion, petition, exception orappeal,will onlybe allowed indiscretionof the taxingofficer(perfolio) 112.00

5. Statementsofwitnesses(perfolio) 112.00

6. Powerofattorneyfor legalpractitionertosueordefend(perfolio) 112.00

7. Formalnoticesandsubpoenas(perfolio) 112.00

8. Apetitionaffidavit,anynotice(exceptaformalnotice),summons, further particulars requested and furnishedfortrail,writsofexecution,arrestorattachmentandanyotherimportantdocumentnototherwiseprovidedfor(perfolio) 112.00


9. Letteroftelegram(perfolio) 112.00

10. Copyoftelegram(perfolio) 4.50

11. Drawingindextobrief(perfolio) 112.00

12. Shortbrief(perfolio) 112.00

[Note 1:IncomputingthenumberoffoliosofanydocumentreferredtoinsectionsBtoD,thetaxingofficermustdeduct,buttreatasannexureswhererelevant,anyportionsconsistingofquotationsfromotherdocumentsandpapers.

Note 2:ThechargesallowedinsectionsBtoDfordraftinganddrawingincludemakingthefirstfaircopy.]

E-APPEARANCE,CONFERENCEANDINSPECTION

1. Attendance by legal practitioner when an instructedcounselisemployedincourtorbeforeajudgeorbeforeacommissionerorrefereeorataninspectiondirectedbytheCourt-

(a) Tonotejudgmentonly-

(i) by an legal practitioner (per every 15 minutes or partthereof) 300.00

(ii) byaclerk(perevery15minutesorpartthereof) 150.00

(b) Otherwise(per15minutesorpartthereof)

2. Appearance by legal practitioner without an instructedlegalpractitionerbeforeajudgeonrequestbythejudge,orbeforeacommissionerorreferee,(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

[Note: the above rates of remuneration are not applicable in respect of the time spent intravellingorwaiting,butthetaxingofficermust,inrespectoftimenecessarilysospent,allowsuchadditionalremunerationnotexceedingN$6000-00perdiemasheorsheinhisorherdiscretionmaydeemfairandreasonable,andmustalsoallowareasonableamounttocoverthecostofnecessaryconveyance.]

3. Attendingoflegalpractitioner’sclerktoassistacontestedproceeding-

(a) if instructed legal practitioner employed, (per every 15minutesorpartthereof) 150.00

(b) if instructed legal practitioner not employed, (per 15minutesorpartthereof) 150.00

4. Any conference or consultation with instructed legalpractitionerwithorwithoutwitnessesandonpleadingsincluding exceptions and particulars to pleadings,applications, petitions, affidavits, testimony and onanyothermatterwhich the taxingofficermayconsidernecessary,(perevery15minutesorpartthereof)

(a) byalegalpractitioner 300.00

(b) byaclerk 150.00


5. Any conference or consultation with client, witness oroppositeparty,andanyotherconferenceorconsultationwhichthetaxingofficemayconsidernecessary,(every15minutesorpartthereof)


(b) byaclerk 150.00

6. Anyinspection in situ,orotherwise,(per15minutesorpartthereof)


(b) byaclerk 150.00

[Note: theaboveratesofremunerationareapplicableinrespectoftimespentintravellingbutthetaxingofficermustinrespectoftimenecessarilysospentallowadditionalremunerationnot exceeding N$6000 per service and must also allow the reasonable cost of necessaryconveyance.]

7. Evidence:Suchjustandreasonablechargesandexpensesasmay, in the opinion of the taxing officer, have beenproperlyincurredinprocuringtheevidenceandattendanceofwitnesseswhosefeeshavebeenallowedontaxation,exceptthatthequalifyingexpensesofawitnessmaynotbeallowedwithoutanorderofcourtortheconsentofallinterestedparties

F-RESEARCH

1. A fee based on the period that should be taken by anexperiencedlegalpractitionerfortheworkofpreparation,research, analysis of evidence, preparation for cross-examination,preparationforargumentincludingdrawingheads of argument if required, preparation for pre-trialmeetings(perevery15minutesorpartthereof)


(b) byaclerk 150.00

G-MISCELLANEOUS

1. Briefingandcopying:formakingprintedcopiesfor thecourt,counselorlegalpractitioner,orforserviceorofanyothernecessarypurpose,thechargeisperpage,providedthatthefirstfaircopyisincludedinthedraftingfee.

5.00perpage

2. Formakingprintedcopiesoftherecordinacivilappealfromamagistrate’scourtthechargeisassetoutinitem1.

5.00perpage

3. Forgivingawrittenopinion(asbetweenlegalpractitionerandclient) 80.00perfolio

4. General: Inclusive fee for consultation and discussionswithclientorinstructedcounselnototherwiseprovidedfor(per15minutesorpartthereof) 300.00

H-BILLOFCOSTS

Inconnectionwithabillofcostsforservicerenderedbyalegalpractitioner,anlegalpractitionerisentitledtocharge:


1. Fordrawingthebillofcosts,makingthenecessarycopiesandattendingsettlement,2,and5%onthefeesallowedupontaxationoragreeduponaftersettlement.

2. In addition thereto, if recourse is had to taxation forarrangingandattendingtaxationandobtainingconsentstotaxation,2,5%onthefeesallowedupontaxation

3. VAT: All items taxed must be taxed on the amountexclusiveofVAT,buttheamountofVATmustbeaddedto the total amount taxed. The provision on VAT isapplicabletoinstructinglegalpractitioner’sandinstructedlegalpractitioner’sfeesallowedontaxationbythetaxingofficer


ANNEXUREETARIFFOFFEESFORINSTRUCTEDLEGALPRACTITIONERONASCALEASBETWEEN

PARTYANDPARTY

SECTION A: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Feesallowedontaxationarewithinthediscretionofthetaxingofficer,subjecttoPart14oftherules.

2. ThefeesreflectedinSectionBarereflectedasminimumandmaximumfeesallowed,dueregardbeinghadtothetimenecessarilytaken,thecomplexityofthematter,thenatureofthesubject-matterindispute,theamountindispute,theseniorityofthelegalpractitioneremployed,thefeesordinarilyallowedforlikeservicesatthetimeofthepromulgationofthisrule,andanyotherfactorswhichthetaxingofficerconsidersrelevant,providedthatifanyfeeischargedatalesseramount,thetaxingofficerisentitledtotaxitatsuchlesseramount.

3. Whenthetaxingofficerisrequiredtotaxtime,heorshemustbeguidedbythetimereasonablyspentfortheperformanceofthetask.

4. TheitemssetoutinSectionBallowforthetaxationofalltimespentonconsultations,perusalandresearchreasonablyundertakenbyaninstructedlegalpractitionerinperformanceofanyofthetaskssetoutinSectionB,exceptinrespectofitems8.7and8.8(thelatterbeingallinclusiveitems).

5. Wheremorethanoneinstructedlegalpractitionerisallowed,thefeesontaxationforeachoftheadditionalinstructedlegalpractitionerssoinvolvedmaynotexceedonehalfofthefeesallowedinrespectofthemostsenioroftheinstructedlegalpractitioners.

6. Instructedlegalpractitionersareallowedtochargevalueaddedtaxinadditiontothefeeallowedontaxation.

SECTION B: FEESITEM MINIMUM

FEE MAXIMUM FEE

N$ N$

1. Oralorwrittenadviceandmemorandaincontemplationorinthecourseoflitigation(perhourorpartofanhour)

800 1800

2. Drawingpleadingsandstatedcasesincludingthesettlingofparticularsofclaimorthirdpartynotice(perhour orpartofanhour)

800 1800

3. Adviceonevidence(perorpartofanhour) 800 1800

4.

5.

6.

Onpreparationfortrialorapplicationoranyotheropposedmatter(perhour)

Draftingorsettlingofheadsofargument(perhour)

JudicialCaseManagement

800

800

1800

1800

(a) attendanceatanyparties’ judicialcasemanagementorpre-trialconferenceanddraftingorsettlementofanyminute(perhourorpartofanhour)

800 1800


(b) appearanceatanyjudicialcasemanagementorpre-trialhearing(fixedfee)

800 1800

7. Appearanceincourt(a) opposedapplications(perdayoranypartthereof) 8000 18000

(b) exceptions(perdayoranypartthereof) 8000 18000

(c) statedcases(perdayoranypartthereof) 8000 18000

(d) trials(perdayoranypartthereof) 8000 18000

(e) appeals frommagistrates’ courts,whereallowedbyorderofthecourt(perdayoranypartthereof)

8000 18000

(f) attending on court to note a reserved judgment,including argument as to the terms of the order(whetherastocostsorotherwise)(perhour)

800 1800

(g) applicationforleavetoappeal,anallinclusivefeeofalltasksordinarilyperformedinrelationthereto

4000 9000

(h) attendingcourtonaformalunopposedpostponement,anallinclusivefeeofalltasksordinarilyperformedinrelationthereto

800 1800

8. Feein lieuofafirstday’shearingwhenthecasehasbecomesettled or withdrawn or postponed at the instance of anyparty

(a) notmorethantwodaysbeforethedateofhearing Fee otherwiseallowable ontaxation for a day’shearing

(b) notlessthanthreedaysandnotmorethanfivedaysbeforethedateofhearing

Half of the feeotherwiseallowableon taxation for aday’shearing

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