# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 17.3: Failure to verify a statement of case


(1) If a party fails to verify that party's statement of case by a statement of truth—
(a) the statement of case shall remain effective unless struck out; but
(b) the party may not rely on the statement of case as evidence of any of the matters set out in it.
(2) The court may strike out(GL) a statement of case which is not verified by a statement of truth.
(3) Any party may apply for an order under paragraph (2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/17.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-17.3
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