--(1) A statement of case may be changed at any time prior to a case management conference without the court's permission.
--(2) The court may give permission to change a statement of case at a case management conference.
--(3) The court shall not give permission to change a statement of case after the first case management conference, unless it is satisfied that-
----(a) there is a good explanation for the change not having been made prior to that case management conference; and
----(b) the application to make the change was made promptly.
--(3A) In considering whether to give permission, the court shall have regard to-
----(a) the interests of the administration of justice;
----(b) whether the change has become necessary because of a failure of the party or his attorney;
----(c) whether the change is factually inconsistent with what is already certified to be the truth;
----(d) whether the change is necessary because of some circumstance which became known after the date of the first case management conference;
----(e) whether the trial date or any likely trial date can still be met if permission is given; and
----(f) whether any prejudice may be caused to the parties if permission is given or refused.
--(4) A statement of case may not be changed without permission under this rule if the change is one to which rule 19.2 (change of parties) applies.
--(5) Any amended statement of case must be filed promptly at the court office.
--(6) Where a statement of case is amended, the amendments must be verified by a certificate of truth unless the court orders otherwise.
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 126 of 2011. A motion was made by Senator Faris Al-Rawi to negative this amendment (see Order Paper) but the said motion was withdrawn.
Amended by Legal Notice 261 of 2005.
Amended by Legal Notice 233 of 2005.
Amended by Legal Notice 140 of 2000.