Rule 15 Witness statement in oppositionI1

If the building society intends to oppose an application, the building society may (but need not) file a witness statement in opposition in court.

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.

The statement may be served on the applicant by personal service or by electronic means.

The statement should also be sent to the persons in rule 10(1) before the hearing.

The fact that the building society has not filed a statement under this rule shall not prevent the building society from being heard at the hearing.