(1) The defendant may show cause against the application by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Court.
(2) An affidavit under paragraph (1) may contain a statement of fact based on information and belief if the grounds are set out.
(3) Unless the Court otherwise orders, the defendant must serve a copy of any affidavit and of any exhibit referred to in the affidavit or affidavits on the plaintiff not less than 3 days before the day for hearing named in the summons.