(1)  A party, by notice in writing to any other party, may request the other party to admit –

(a) any facts specified in the notice; or

(b) the authenticity or admissibility of any document specified in the notice.

(2)  A party served with the notice may object to any fact or document specified in the notice.

(3)  An objection to the notice is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) be filed and served on the party requesting the admission.

(4)  The contents of the notice are taken to be admitted if –

(a) service of the notice is proved; and

(b) an objection has not been served within 21 days after the date of service of the notice.

(5)  The Court is to order a party whose objection it considers unreasonable to bear relevant costs.

(6)  At the trial of an action, the Court may admit evidence contrary to any admission made under this rule.