East African Community Court of Justice Rules of Procedure, 2019. facts as a cause of action in respect of which relief has already been claimed by the party seeking leave in the same case. (3) Whenever a formal application is made to theCourt for leave to amend any pleading, the amendment for which leave is sought shall be set out in writing, lodged with the Registrar and served on the opposite party before the hearing of the application. (4) Where the Court grants leave for the amendment of any pleading, the amendment shall be made or be lodged within the time specified by the Court and if no time is so specified then within fourteen (14) days of the granting of leave. (5) A party amending a pleading shall highlight any words or figures added to the original. (6) Every pleading and other document amended under this Part shall be endorsed with the date of the amendment and either the date of the order allowing the amendment or, if made without leave, the number of the Rule in pursuance of which the amendment was made. SECTION IX APPLICATIONS Applications. 52. (1) Subject to sub-rule (4) of this Rule, all applications to the Court shall be by notice of motion, which shall state the grounds of the application. (2) No application shall be heard without notice to the parties affected by the application:Provided, however, that if the Court is satisfied that the delay caused by proceeding in the ordinary way would or might entail irreparable injustice, may hear the application and make any ex parte order upon such terms as to costs or otherwise, and subject to such undertaking, if any, as the Court deems just. 32