# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 7.8: Form for defence etc. must be served with particulars of claim

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/7.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-7.8
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