Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 696

696. (1) In the superior courts and in the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its superior jurisdiction, a plaintiff who intends to furnish evidence by a reference to the oath of the defendant shall give him notice thereof in the written pleading co mmencing proceedings. (2) Where the plaintiff omits to give the defendant such notice as provided in sub-article (1), he shall, at least two days bef ore the day appointed for the hearing of the cause, present a note in t he registry in order that the defen dant may be informed, by letter of the registrar, that referen ce to his oath is required. (3) The letter shall be drawn up by the plaintiff and shall he filed simultaneously with the note. Reference to oath of plaintiff. Amended by: XV .1913.132; XXIV .1995.266.