Rule 62
Joinder and Disjoinder of Cases and Pleadings
1. The Court may, at any stage of the proceedings, either on its own accord or upon
an Application by any of the parties, order the joinder or disjoinder of cases and
pleadings as it deems appropriate.
2. The Court, when it deems necessary, may seek the opinion of the Parties on the
joinder and disjoinder.
Rule 63
Decision in Default
1. Whenever a party does not appear before the Court, or fails to defend its case
within the period prescribed by the Court, the Court may, on the Application of the
other party, or on its own motion, enter a decision in default after it has satisfied
itself that the defaulting party has been duly served with the Application and all
other documents pertinent to the proceedings.
2. The Court may, upon an Application from the defaulting party showing good cause,
and within a period not exceeding one year from the date of notification of the
decision, set aside a decision entered in default in accordance with sub-rule 1 of
this Rule.
3. Prior to considering the Application for setting aside the said decision, the Court
shall notify the Application to the other party giving the latter thirty (30) days within
which to submit written observations.
Rule 64
Amicable Settlement
1. Pursuant to Article 9 of the Protocol, the Court may promote amicable settlement
of cases pending before it. To that end, it may invite the parties and take
appropriate measures to facilitate amicable settlement of the dispute.
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