48.14.—(1) This rule applies where a party wants the court’s permission to cross-examine a person who made a statement which another party wants to introduce as hearsay.
(2) The party who wants to cross-examine that person must—
(a)apply in writing, with reasons; and
(b)serve the application on—
(i)the court officer, and
(ii)the party who served the hearsay.
(3) A respondent who wants to cross-examine such a person must apply to do so not more than 5 business days after service of the hearsay by the applicant.
(4) An applicant who wants to cross-examine such a person must apply to do so not more than 3 business days after service of the hearsay by the respondent.
(5) The court—
(a)may decide an application under this rule without a hearing; but
(b)must not dismiss such an application unless the person making it has had an opportunity to make representations at a hearing.
[Note. See also section 3 of the Civil Evidence Act 1995(1).]
Commencement Information
I1Rule 48.14 in force at 5.10.2020, see Preamble