Rule 22.2 Failure to verify a statement of caseI1
England and Wales
(1)
If a party fails to verify F1their statement of case by a statement of truth—
(a)
the statement of case shall remain effective unless struck out; but
(b)
the party may not rely on the statement of case as evidence of any of the matters set out in it.
(2)
The court may strike out(GL) a statement of case which is not verified by a statement of truth.
(3)
Any party may apply for an order under paragraph (2).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in rule 22.2(1) substituted (1.10.2023 immediately after S.I. 2023/572 comes into force) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/788), rules 1(1), 13(2)