Contents of the claim formE+W
16.2—(1) The claim form must—
(a)contain a concise statement of the nature of the claim;
(b)specify the remedy which the claimant seeks;
(c)where the claimant is making a claim for money, contain a statement of value in accordance with rule 16.3; and
(d)contain such other matters as may be set out in a practice direction.
(2) If the particulars of claim specified in rule 16.4 are not contained in or are not served with the claim form, the claimant must state on the claim form that the particulars of claim will follow.
(3) If the claimant is claiming in a representative capacity, the claim form must state what that capacity is.
(4) If the defendant is sued in a representative capacity, the claim form must state what that capacity is.
(5) The court may grant any remedy to which the claimant is entitled even if that remedy is not specified in the claim form.
(Part 22 requires a claim form to be verified by a statement of truth)
Commencement Information
I1Rule 16.2 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature