Rule 7.8 Form for defence etc. must be served with particulars of claimI1
England and Wales
(1)
When particulars of claim are served on a defendant, whether they are contained in the claim form, served with it or served subsequently, they must be accompanied by—
(a)
a form for defending the claim;
(b)
a form for admitting the claim; and
(c)
a form for acknowledging service.
(2)
Where the claimant is using the procedure set out in Part 8 (alternative procedure for claims)—
(a)
paragraph (1) does not apply; and
(b)
a form for acknowledging service must accompany the claim form.
Annotations
Commencement
Notes on Part 7
Textual amendments
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Words in Pt. 7 Table of Contents inserted (1.10.2020) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/747), rules 1(1), 5(1)