(d) identification of the real issues in dispute. (3) At the Pre-Trial Hearing, the parties are to produce to the Court— (a) tender documents; (b) lists of witnesses; (c) written evidence when a direction has previously been made for written evidence; and (d) copies of expert reports not previously filed. Part 4—Interlocutory steps 19—Interpretation In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears— means an interlocutory application relating general interlocutory application to pleadings (including particulars), disclosure of documents, notices to admit, written answers to written questions, expert reports or other interlocutory steps taken in preparation towards trial; means an interlocutory application special interlocutory application seeking— (a) an extension of time or permission to serve originating process, to constitute or continue an action as a representative action, or other permission needed to proceed with the action; or (b) a search order, a freezing order, an interim or interlocutory injunction, security for costs, default or summary judgment, setting aside judgment, transfer of the action, a stay of proceedings, referral to mediation or other special order outside the scope of orders for steps in preparation for trial. 20—Interlocutory steps (1) The parties to a proceeding, and their lawyers, have a duty to the Court to take all steps necessary to ensure that the proceeding is ready for trial at the allocated time and to use all reasonable endeavours to agree on any dispute which arises in the progress towards trial. (2) If a party fails to comply with an applicable timetable fixed by these Rules or a direction of the Court, the Court may order that the defaulting party pay the costs incurred due to the delay in an amount fixed by way of lump sum payable immediately. 21—Interlocutory applications (1) Before making an interlocutory application for any order which the Court is empowered to make before trial, a party is first to use reasonable endeavours to resolve the issue by agreement. (2) An interlocutory application is to identify concisely the orders sought and grounds on which it is sought.
(d) identification of the real issues in dispute. (3) At the Pre-Trial Hearing, the parties are to produce to the Court— (a) tender documents; (b) lists of witnesses; (c) written evidence when a direction has previously been made for written evidence; and (d) copies of expert reports not previously filed. Part 4—Interlocutory steps 19—Interpretation In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears— general interlocutory application means an interlocutory application relating to pleadings (including particulars), disclosure of documents, notices to admit, written answers to written questions, expert reports or other interlocutory steps taken in preparation towards trial; special interlocutory application means an interlocutory application seeking— (a) an extension of time or permission to serve originating process, to constitute or continue an action as a representative action, or other permission needed to proceed with the action; or (b) a search order, a freezing order, an interim or interlocutory injunction, security for costs, default or summary judgment, setting aside judgment, transfer of the action, a stay of proceedings, referral to mediation or other special order outside the scope of orders for steps in preparation for trial. 20—Interlocutory steps (1) The parties to a proceeding, and their lawyers, have a duty to the Court to take all steps necessary to ensure that the proceeding is ready for trial at the allocated time and to use all reasonable endeavours to agree on any dispute which arises in the progress towards trial. (2) If a party fails to comply with an applicable timetable fixed by these Rules or a direction of the Court, the Court may order that the defaulting party pay the costs incurred due to the delay in an amount fixed by way of lump sum payable immediately. 21—Interlocutory applications (1) Before making an interlocutory application for any order which the Court is empowered to make before trial, a party is first to use reasonable endeavours to resolve the issue by agreement. (2) An interlocutory application is to identify concisely the orders sought and grounds on which it is sought.
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