--(1) The general rule is that the date of hearing may not be-
----(a) in the case of residential property, less than 5 days; or
----(b) in the case of other land, less than 2 days,
after the date of service of the claim form and evidence but must be fixed as soon thereafter as practicable.
--(2) The court may, however, abridge time for service in cases of urgency.
--(3) An application to abridge time may be made without notice but must be supported by evidence.
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 233 of 2005.
Amended by Legal Notice 140 of 2000.
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