# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 20.10: Effect of service of an additional claim


A person on whom an additional claim is served becomes a party to the proceedings if they are not a party already.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/20.10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-20.10
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