Power of judge, Master or [F1District Judge] to perform functions of the courtE+W
2.4 Where these Rules provide for the court to perform any act then, except where an enactment, rule or practice direction provides otherwise, that act may be performed—
(a)in relation to proceedings in the High Court, by any judge, Master [F2, Registrar in Bankruptcy] or [F1District Judge] of that Court; and
(b)in relation to proceedings in [F3the County Court], by any judge [F4of the County Court].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Rules substituted (22.4.2014) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/407), rules 2(1), 4(a)(iv); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(a)
F2Words in rule 2.4(a) inserted (3.10.2016) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/788), rules 2, 5
F3Words in Rules substituted (22.4.2014) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/407), rules 2(1), 4(a)(i); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(a)
F4Words in rule 2.4(b) substituted (22.4.2014) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/407), rules 2(1), 5(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(a)
Commencement Information