Section 1301. How cause brought on for trial; notice of trial  


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  • Upon  joinder  of  issue the clerk shall place the case upon a general
      calendar. Where any party appears in person, the clerk shall fix a  date
      for trial not less than five nor more than fifteen days after joinder of
      issue,  and  shall  immediately  notify  all the parties by mail of such
      date. If any of the parties has appeared by attorney,  the  clerk  shall
      notify  the attorney. Where all parties appear by attorney any party may
      serve a notice on the others fixing a date for trial not less than  five
      nor  more  than  eight  days after the service of such notice, and shall
      file such notice, with proof of service thereof,  with  the  clerk,  who
      shall thereupon place the case on the calendar for trial. The case shall
      be set down for trial as provided for by the rules.