# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 55.43: Defence


(1) A defendant who wishes to—
(a) oppose the claim; or
(b) seek a postponement of possession in accordance with rule 55.47,
must file a defence within 14 days after service of the claim form.
(2) The defence must be in the form specified in Practice Direction 55A.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/55.43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-55.43
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