Rule 3 Amendment to Rule 2 of the principal Rules

Rule 2 of the principal Rules is amended as follows.

For Rule 2(2) substitute—

“(2)

Subject to paragraph (5), an application shall be made either—

(a)

by claim form as provided by the relevant practice direction and the claimant must use the CPR Part 8 (alternative procedure for claims) procedure, or

(b)

by application notice as provided for by the relevant practice direction.”.

After Rule 2(4) insert—

“(5)

The Insolvency Rules 1986 shall apply to an application to enforce any duty arising under section 7(4) of the Company Directors Disqualification Act made against a person who at the date of the application is acting as liquidator, administrator or administrative receiver.”.