Amendment to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987: applications made by summons
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17. In rule 61 (applications made by summons), after paragraph (4) insert—
“(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.”