The East African Court of Justice Rules of Procedure 2013 conspicuous place in the Court premises, and also upon some conspicuous part of the premises, if any, in which the respondent is known to have last resided or carried on business or worked for gain, or by advertisement in newspapers or in such other manner as the Court thinks fit. (2) Substituted service under sub-rule (1) shall be as effectual as if service had been made on the respondent personally. (3) Unless otherwise directed, where substituted service of notification is by advertisement, the advertisement shall be in accordance with Form 4 in the Second Schedule with such variations as the circumstances require. Response to reference 30. (1) The respondent shall within forty-five (45) days after being served with a notification of the reference file and serve upon the applicant a response stating the— (a) name and address of the respondent; (b) concise statement of facts and law relied on; (c) nature of evidence in support where appropriate; and (d) relief sought by the respondent. (2) Within forty-five (45) days after service under subrule (1) the applicant may file and serve upon the respondent a reply to the response. A reply shall not repeat the party’s contentions but shall be directed to bringing out the issues that still divide them. Defence and counterclaim 31. (1) Within 30 days after being served with notification of the statement of claim, the respondent shall file a statement of defence with or without a counter-claim and serve a copy on the claimant. 22