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

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 fifteen nor more than thirty 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
  fifteen nor more than thirty 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.