# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Part 15: DEFENCE AND REPLY


Contents of this Part
Title
Rule number
Part not to apply where claimant uses Part 8 procedure
Rule 15.1
Filing a defence
Rule 15.2
Consequence of not filing a defence
Rule 15.3
The period for filing a defence
Rule 15.4
Agreement extending the period for filing a defence
Rule 15.5
Service of copy of defence
Rule 15.6
Making a counterclaim
Rule 15.7
Reply to defence and defence to counterclaim
Rule 15.8
No statement of case after a reply to be filed without court’s permission
Rule 15.9
Claimant’s notice where defence is that money claimed has been paid
Rule 15.10
Claim stayed if it is not defended or admitted
Rule 15.11

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/part/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/part-15
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