28.6—(1) As soon as practicable after the date specified for filing a completed [F1pre-trial check list] the court will—
(a)fix the date for the trial (or, if it has already done so, confirm that date);
(b)give any directions for the trial, including a trial timetable, which it considers appropriate; and
(c)specify any further steps that need to be taken before trial.
(2) The court will give the parties at least 3 weeks' notice of the date of the trial unless, in exceptional circumstances, the court directs that shorter notice will be given.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 28.6(1) substituted (2.12.2002) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I. 2002/2058), rules 1(b), 8
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