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21.3.—(1) Where a defender has lodged a counterclaim–
(a)he may apply by motion for summary decree against the pursuer on that counterclaim on the ground that there is no defence to the counterclaim, or a part of it, disclosed in the answers to it; and
(b)paragraphs (2) to (5) of rule 21.2 shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to a motion by a defender under this paragraph as they apply to a motion by a pursuer under paragraph (1) of that rule.
(2) Where a defender or third party has made a claim against another defender or third party who has lodged defences or answers, as the case may be–
(a)he may apply by motion for summary decree against that other defender or third party on the ground that there is no defence to his claim, or a part of it, disclosed in the defences or answers, as the case may be; and
(b)paragraphs (2) to (5) of rule 21.2 shall, with the necessary mofifications, apply to a motion by a defender or third party under this paragraph as they apply to a motion by a pursuer under paragraph (1) of that rule.
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