# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 15.5: Agreement extending the period for filing a defence


(1) The defendant and the claimant may agree to extend the period for filing a defence specified in rule 15.4 by up to 28 days.
(2) Where the defendant and the claimant agree to extend the period for filing a defence, the defendant must notify the court in writing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/15.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-15.5
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