2.4.—(1) This rule shows how to calculate any period of time which is specified—
(a)by these Rules;
(b)by a practice direction; or
(c)in an order or direction of the court.
(2) A period of time expressed as a number of days must be computed as clear days.
(3) In this rule, “clear days” means that in computing the number of days—
(a)the day on which the period begins; and
(b)if the end of the period is defined by reference to an event, the day on which that event occurs,
are not included.
(4) Where the specified period is 7 days or less, and would include a day which is not a business day, that day does not count.
(5) When the specified period for doing any act at the court office ends on a day on which the office is closed, that act will be done in time if done on the next day on which the court office is open.