East African Community Court of Justice Rules of Procedure, 2019. (b) the designation, name, address and where applicable the residence of the respondent; (c) a concise statement of facts on which the claim is based and of the law applicable; and (d) the orders sought. Representative action. 27. (1)Where numerous persons have the same interest in any claim or reference, the proceedings may be commenced and, unless the Court orders otherwise, continued by or against any one or more of them or on behalf of or of the benefit of the persons so interested. (2) The parties shall in such cases give notice of such claim or reference to all such persons either by personal service or where from the number of persons or any other cause such sevice is not reasonably practicable by public advertisement as the Court in each case may direct. (3) Any person on whose behalf or for whose interest a claim or reference is instituted or defended may apply to the Court to be made a party in such case. Notification of statement of claim/ reference. 28. (1) Upon the filing of a claim or reference, the Registrar shall issue a notification in accordance with Form 1 of the Second Schedule requiring the respondent to file a statement of defence or response. (2) A notification shall be signed by the Registrar or an officer authorized by the Registrar in that behalf and shall be sealed with the seal of the Court. (3) A notification shall be accompanied by a copy of the statementof claim or reference. Transmission of notification. 29. (1) Where the Court has issued a notification to a respondent, it May be delivered for service:— 22