UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 494 Respondent’s right to require oral hearing

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 494

494 Respondent’s right to require oral hearing

(1) This rule applies if the respondent requires an oral hearing.

(2) The respondent must, within 3 business days after being served with the application—

(a) file a notice in the approved form; and

(b) serve a copy of the notice on the applicant.

(3) After filing and serving the notice, the respondent must file and serve material in response to the application at least 3 business days before the date for deciding the application.

(4) The applicant may—

(a) attend the hearing and advance oral argument; or

(b) rely on the supporting material and not attend.

(5) The application is to be heard on a date set by the registrar.