ORDER 52 : APPLICATIONS UNDER USURY LAWS

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1. Every application by a farmer under the Usury (Farmers) Law, Cap. 178, and the Dealings between Merchants and Farmers Law, Cap. 193, shall be in writing intituled as follows :-

"In the matter of the (give short title of Law under which the application is made).

Between                                                                                                                                                                                                                             A.B. of                                                                                                                                                                                                                             , a farmer                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Applicant

and

C.D. of                                                                                                                                                                                                                             , a merchant                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Respondent."

2. The application shall set forth the nature of the relief sought and be supported by affidavit of the facts relied upon.

3. If pending the hearing of such an application the creditor brings an action on the agreement or to enforce the security which is the subject matter of the application, the Court or Judge may, if it appears expedient, direct that the action and the application be heard together.

4. Subject to the provisions of the said Laws and of these Rules the fees payable, and the procedure to be followed in respect of such applications and of appeals from decisions thereon shall be regulated by the same Rules and provisions as are applicable to applications by summons with such modification as the Court or Judge may direct to suit the nature of the case.

5. Costs in respect of such applications shall be according to the scale applicable in actions where the subject matter or the sum recovered exceeds £15 but does not exceed £25 unless the Court or Judge shall order that a lower or a higher scale be applicable.