# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 15.2: Filing a defence


A defendant who wishes to defend all or part of a claim must file a defence.
(Part 14 contains further provisions which apply where the defendant admits a claim.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/15.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-15.2
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