28.9 Requirement for party to certify that he understands duty of disclosure
--(1) The lay party must certify in the list of documents-
----(a) that he or she understands the duty of disclosure; and
----(b) that to the best of that party's knowledge the duty has been carried out.
--(2) If it is impracticable for the party to sign the certificate required by paragraph (1) it may be given by that party's legal practitioner.
--(3) A certificate given by the legal practitioner must also certify-
----(a) the reason why it is impractical for the party to give the certificate; and
----(b) that the certificate is given on the party's instructions.
--(4) In the case of a list served on behalf of a company, firm, association or other organisation the certificate must be made by the person identified in rule 28.7(6)(a).
(Rule 26.7 deals with applications for relief)
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 233 of 2005.
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