Evidence of witnesses—general ruleE+W
32.2—(1) The general rule is that any fact which needs to be proved by the evidence of witnesses is to be proved—
(a)at trial, by their oral evidence given in public; and
(b)at any other hearing, by their evidence in writing.
(2) This is subject—
(a)to any provision to the contrary contained in these Rules or elsewhere; or
(b)to any order of the court.
[F1(3) The court may give directions—
(a)identifying or limiting the issues to which factual evidence may be directed;
(b)identifying the witnesses who may be called or whose evidence may be read; or
(c)limiting the length or format of witness statements.]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 32.2(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 12 (with rule 22)
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