(1) A writ shall be indorsed with a statement of the place and mode of trial desired.
(2) If the writ is not indorsed with a statement as to the place of trial, the plaintiff shall be taken to desire trial in Melbourne, and, if the writ is not indorsed with a statement as to the mode of trial, the plaintiff shall be taken to desire trial without a jury.
(3) The plaintiff may indorse an originating motion with a statement of the place of trial desired, and, if the originating motion is not so indorsed, the plaintiff shall be taken to desire trial in Melbourne.