Rule 1 Generally

Where a defendant claims to be entitled to any contribution, indemnity or other relief over against any person not a party to the action (in this Order referred to as a “third party”) he may, [^f1 within 14 days after service of his notice of intention to defend], serve on the third party in like manner as a civil bill a third party notice in Form 49, together with a copy of the civil bill in the action.

A third party notice may be served at any place in Northern Ireland.

[^f2 . . .]

When the third party notice has been served, a copy thereof shall forthwith be delivered to the plaintiff by post or otherwise and a copy thereof lodged with the chief clerk.