PART 33MISCELLANEOUS RULES ABOUT EVIDENCE

Evidence of finding on question of foreign lawI133.7

1

This rule sets out the procedure which must be followed by a party who intends to put in evidence a finding on a question of foreign law by virtue of section 4(2) of the Civil Evidence Act 197241.

2

He must give any other party notice of his intention.

3

He must give the notice—

a

if there are to be witness statements, not later than the latest date for serving them; or

b

otherwise, not less than 21 days before the hearing at which he proposes to put the finding in evidence.

4

The notice must—

a

specify the question on which the finding was made; and

b

enclose a copy of a document where it is reported or recorded.