Power to require applications to be made by summons61.
(1)
(2)
An application for an inventory and account shall be made by summons to a F2district judge or registrar.
(3)
A summons for hearing by a F2district judge or registrar shall be issued out of the registry in which it is to be heard.
(4)
A summons to be heard by a judge shall be issued out of the Principal Registry.
F3(5)
Where an application is required under this rule to be made by summons, a district judge or registrar may—
(a)
give directions (which may be given before listing the application);
(b)
hold a hearing of the application, and receive evidence, by telephone or by using any other method of direct oral communication.
(6)
A direction under paragraph (5) may be made subject to conditions, and may specify the consequences of failure to comply with the direction or a condition.