# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 63.23: Case management


(1) At the first case management conference after those defendants who intend to file and serve a defence have done so, the court will identify the issues and decide whether to make an order in accordance with paragraph 29.1 of Practice Direction 63.
(2) Save in exceptional circumstances the court will not permit a party to submit material in addition to that ordered under paragraph (1).
(3) The court may determine the claim on the papers where all parties consent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/63.23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-63.23
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