(a) Binne 10 dae na die datum waarop 'n aansoek bedoel in subreël (2) ingedien is, kan die respondent of respondente skriftelik daarop antwoord en aandui of die aansoek om verlof om te appelleer betwis word en, indien wel, die gronde vir sodanige betwisting.
(a) Within 10 days from the date upon which an application referred to in subrule is lodged, the respondent or respondents may respond thereto in writing, indicating whether or not the application for leave to appeal is being opposed, and if so the grounds for such opposition.