Civil procedure deadline
Application notice service deadline calculator
An application notice must normally be served as soon as practicable and at least three clear days before the court is to deal with the application. Enter the hearing date to count backwards.
Rule reviewed
At a glance
What the calculator applies
- Period
- At least three clear days before the hearing
- Trigger
- Date the court will deal with the application
- Direction
- Backwards from the hearing date
- Counting method
- Three clear days; the hearing date and non-business days are excluded
Free calculation
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Calculation basis
How the date is counted
Three clear days; the hearing date and non-business days are excluded
Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Day are excluded because the period is five days or fewer.
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Exceptions and matter facts
- The court may abridge or extend time.
- Some applications may be made without notice or follow a different specific rule.
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Deadline Engine is calculation software, not legal advice. Check the current rule, any order and the facts before adding the date to your diary.