The Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Revision) 1980

Further consideration of cause or matter in chambers

24.—(1) Where the Master's certificate has been filed in any cause or matter in the Chancery Division, then, if—

(a) the cause or matter in which it was filed is a debenture holders' action or the judgment to be made in the cause or matter in which it was filed is for the distribution of an insolvent estate or for the distribution of the estate of a person who died intestate, or

(b) the order on which the certificate was made was made in chambers and no direction has been given that the cause or matter be adjourned for further consideration in court, or

(c) an order has been made directing that the cause or matter be adjourned for further consideration in chambers,

a summons for the further consideration of the cause or matter may be issued—

(i) after the expiration of 8 clear days, and before the expiration of 14 days, from the filing of the Master's certificate, by the plaintiff or party having the conduct of the proceedings, or

(ii) after the expiration of the said 14 days, by any party.

(2) There shall be at least 6 days between the service of a summons under this rule and the day named therein for the further consideration of the cause or matter.