PART 34HEARSAY EVIDENCE

Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part34.5

1

The court may—

a

shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part;

b

allow an application or notice to be in a different form to one set out in the Practice Direction, or to be made or given orally;

c

dispense with the requirement for notice to introduce hearsay evidence.

2

A party who wants an extension of time must—

a

apply when serving the application or notice for which it is needed; and

b

explain the delay.