Rule 63.22 Defence and replyF1F2
Rule 63.7 does not apply and Part 15 applies with the following modifications.
Where the particulars of claim contain a confirmation in accordance with rule 63.20(2), the period for filing a defence F3where the defendant files an acknowledgment of service under Part 10 is 42 days after service of the particulars of claim unless rule 15.4(2) provides for a longer period to do so.
Where the particulars of claim do not contain a confirmation in accordance with rule 63.20(2), the period for filing a defence F4where the defendant files an acknowledgment of service under Part 10 is 70 days after service of the particulars of claim.
Where the claimant files a reply to a defence it must be filed and served on all other parties within 28 days of service of the defence.
Where the defendant files a reply to a defence to a counterclaim it must be filed and served on all other parties within 14 days of service of the defence to the counterclaim.
The periods in this rule may only be extended by order of the court and for good reason.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Pt. 63 substituted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rule 1(2), Sch. 1
- F2
Pt. 63 Section 5 inserted (1.10.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rule 1(2), Sch. 2
- F3
Words in rule 63.22(2) inserted (1.10.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.7) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1974), rules 2, 26(m)(i)
- F4
Words in rule 63.22(3) inserted (1.10.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.7) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1974), rules 2, 26(m)(ii)
Notes on Part 63
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Pt. 63 Table of Contents omitted (1.10.2010) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rules 1(2), 8(a)(i)
- F3
Words in Pt. 63 Table of Contents inserted (1.10.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rules 1(2), 8(a)(ii)
- F4
Words in Pt. 63 Table of Contents substituted (1.10.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.7) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1974), rules 2, 26(a)(i)
- F5
Words in Pt. 63 Table of Contents substituted (1.10.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.7) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1974), rules 2, 26(a)(ii)
- F6
Words in Rules substituted (22.4.2014) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/407), rules 2(1), 4(a)(iv); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(a)
- F7
Words in Pt. 63 Table of Contents inserted (1.10.2012) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/2208), rules 1, 10(a)
Notes on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT
Textual amendments
- F3
Words in Pt. 63 heading substituted (1.10.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.7) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1974), rules 2, 26(h)