--(1) Where a defence is filed to an ancillary claim the court must consider the future conduct of the proceedings and give appropriate directions.
--(2) The court must fix a case management conference for all parties unless it is satisfied that such further directions as are required can be given in written form.
--(3) In giving directions under this rule the court must ensure that, so far as is practicable, the ancillary claim and the main claim are managed together.
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