# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 19.14: Derivative claims– how started


(1) This rule—
(a) applies to a derivative claim (where a company, other body corporate or trade union is alleged to be entitled to claim a remedy, and a claim is made by a member of it for it to be given that remedy), whether under Chapter 1 of Part 11 of the Companies Act 2006 or otherwise; but
(b) does not apply to a claim made pursuant to an order under section 996 of that Act.
(2) A derivative claim must be started by a claim form headed “Derivative Claim”.
(3) The company, body corporate or trade union for the benefit of which a remedy is sought must be made a defendant to the claim.
(4) After the issue of the claim form, the claimant must not take any further step in the proceedings without the permission of the court, other than—
(a) a step permitted or required by rule 19.15 or 19.17; or
(b) making an urgent application for interim relief.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/19.14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-19.14
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