All interlocutory applications (other than applications
for relief against the implementation of sanctions imposed by self-executing
orders previously made and subject to special arrangements being made for time
summonses) should be placed before the master who may either determine the
application on the papers and without a hearing or to fix the summons for
hearing either directly before a judge in chambers or before a master.
respect of the setting of the timetable and the filing of evidence, skeleton
arguments and costs statements to enable the master to exercise his discretion as
aforesaid. A practice direction setting out an abbreviated procedure for dealing
with time summonses, allowing them to be dealt with promptly either on paper
or at a short hearing should be issued.