The East African Court of Justice Rules of Procedure 2013 “National day” means the Independence day in the Republic of Burundi, Jamhuri day in the Republic of Kenya; the Independence day in the Republic of Rwanda; the Union day in the United Republic of Tanzania and the Independence day in the Republic of Uganda; “Notice of motion” means a party’s written notice, under these Rules requesting the Court’s determination on an interlocutory application pertaining to a matter before the Court. “Notification” means a notice of claim issued by the Court in accordance with sub-rule (1) of Rule 26 of these Rules; “Official holiday” includes the national days of the Partner States as well as New Year’s Day, Idd el Fitr, Idd el Haj, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Christmas and Boxing Day; “Pleading” includes any document lodged by or on behalf of a party relating to a matter before the Court; “President” means the President of the Court; “Principal Judge” means Principal Judge of the Court; “Registrar” means the Registrar of the Court or other officer acting on his behalf; “Registry” means the Court registry or sub-registry; “Representative” means a person that is empowered to stand or act for another; “Rules” means these Rules as may from time to time be amended; 9