# The Bank Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2009, Rule 15: Witness statement in opposition

Extent: E+W

(1) If the bank intends to oppose an application, the bank ... may (but need not) file a witness statement in opposition in court.
(2) A statement under paragraph (1) must be filed before the hearing of the application and a copy must be served on the applicant, before the hearing.
(3) The statement may be served on the applicant by personal service or by electronic means.
(4) The statement should also be sent to the persons in rule 10(1) before the hearing by personal service or by electronic means.
(5) The fact that the bank has not filed a statement under this rule shall not prevent it being heard at the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/356/rule/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bank-insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2009/rule-15
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