# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 15.3: Consequence of not filing a defence


If a defendant fails to file a defence, the claimant may obtain default judgment if Part 12 allows it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/15.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-15.3
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