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[Subsidiary]
Determination of place of trial.
L.N. 123/74.
Directions as to allegations under section 11A(1)(b) of the Ordinance. L.N. 135/72.
Security for costs.
CAP. 179]
Matrimonial Causes Rules
[1987 Ed.
34. (1) Directions for trial except where given under rule 33(2A) shall determine the place of trial.
(2) In the case of an undefended cause to which rule 33(2A) does not apply, the request for directions shall state-
(a) the place of trial desired,
(b) the place where the witnesses whom it is proposed to call at the trial reside,
(c) an estimate of the probable length of the trial, and
(d) any other fact which may be relevant for determining the place of trial.
(3) In the case of a defended cause the request for directions shall state the number of witnesses to be called on behalf of the party giving the notice and the places where he and his witnesses reside and an estimate of the probable length of the trial.
(4) If circumstances arise tending to show that the estimate of the probable length of the trial given under paragraph (2) or (3) is inaccurate, a further estimate shall be filed.
(5) Directions determining the place of trial of any undefended cause may be varied by the registrar of the court in which the cause is proceeding on the application of any party to the cause.
35. (1) Where in a defended cause the petitioner alleges that the respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent, the registrar may, of his own motion on giving directions for trial or on the application of any party made at any time before the trial, order or authorize the party who has made the request for or obtained such directions to file a schedule of the allegations and counter-allegations made in the pleadings or particulars.
(2) Where such an order is made or authority given, the allegations and counter-allegations shall, unless otherwise directed, be listed concisely in chronological order, each counter-allegation being set out against the allegation to which it relates, and the party filing the schedule shall serve a copy of it on any other party to the cause who has filed a pleading.
36. [Revoked, L.N. 135/72]
37. (1) After directions for trial have been given or with leave at an earlier stage of the cause a wife who is a petitioner or who has filed an answer may apply for security for her costs up to the trial and of and incidental to the trial or for any part of such costs.
(2) Where an application for security has been made under paragraph (1) the registrar shall ascertain what is a sufficient sum