Article 14

Every allegation of fact in a statement of case shall be deemed to be admitted unless in the answer it is denied specifically or by necessary implication, or is stated not to be admitted.

Subject to paragraph (3), in proceedings in England and Wales or in Northern Ireland, where a reply is delivered, every allegation of fact in the answer shall be deemed to be admitted unless in the reply it is denied specifically or by necessary implication or is stated not to be admitted.

A respondent in his reply may join issue on the answer and in that case he shall be deemed to deny every material allegation of fact in the answer except any which he specifically admits.