# The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2004, Paragraph 45.3: When defendant only liable for fixed commencement costs


(1) Where—
(a) the only claim is for a specified sum of money; and
(b) the defendant pays the money claimed within 14 days after service of particulars of claim on him, together with the fixed commencement costs stated in the claim form,
the defendant is not liable for any further costs unless the court orders otherwise.
(2) Where—
(a) the claimant gives notice of acceptance of a payment into court in satisfaction of the whole claim;
(b) the only claim is for a specified sum of money; and
(c) the defendant made the payment into court within 14 days after service of the particulars of claim on him, together with the fixed costs stated in the claim form,
the defendant is not liable for any further costs unless the court orders otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3419/schedule/1/paragraph/45.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-amendment-no-4-rules-2004/schedule-1/paragraph-45.3
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