# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 45.52: Scope


(1) This Section sets out the costs which are to be allowed in any claim for noise induced hearing loss which—
(a) has been or should have been started under Annex E of the Pre-Action Protocol for Disease and Illness Claims; and
(b) would normally be or is allocated to the fast track.
(2) Subject to rule 45.6(3), or unless a rule in this Section provides otherwise, the costs which are to be allowed are applicable to both claimants and defendants.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/45.52 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-45.52
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