Order 27 — Application for Account
Rule 1 Order for Account.
Where in an originating process a claimant seeks an account or where the claim involves the taking of an account, if the defendant either fails to appear, or after appearance fails to satisfy the Court that there is a preliminary question to be tried, the Court may, on application make an order for the taking of proper accounts, with all necessary inquiries and directions.
Rule 2 Procedure for an application for account.
An application for account shall be supported by an affidavit stating concisely the grounds of the claim. The application may be made at any time after the time prescribed for defence.
Rule 3 Account may be taken by the Court or a Referee.
Where an order is made for account under this Order, the account may be taken by the Court or a Referee appointed by the Court.