Rule 8.4 Consequence of not filing an acknowledgment of serviceI1
England and Wales
(1)
This rule applies where—
(a)
the defendant has failed to file an acknowledgment of service; and
(b)
the time period for doing so has expired.
(2)
The defendant may attend the hearing of the claim but may not take part in the hearing unless the court gives permission.
Annotations
Commencement
Notes on Part 8
Textual amendments
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Words in Pt. 8 Table of Contents substituted (6.4.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/105), rules 1(1), 7(1)