Article 13 Amendment to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998

in rule 52.12(1), for “or Part 36 payment” substitute “or payment into court”;

in rule 52.12(2), for “or Part 36 payment” substitute “or payment into court”;

in rule 52.12(3), for “or Part 36 payment” substitute “or payment into court”; and

after rule 52.12, insert the following—

“(Rule 36.3 has the effect that a Part 36 offer made in proceedings at first instance will not have consequences in any appeal proceedings. Therefore, a fresh Part 36 offer needs to be made in appeal proceedings. However, rule 52.12 applies to a Part 36 offer whether made in the original proceedings or in the appeal.)”.