Other minor amendments – diligence10

1

The Ordinary Cause Rules are amended in accordance with the following subparagraphs.

2

In rule 19.2 (warrants for diligence on counterclaims)12

a

in paragraph (1), for “arrestment on the dependence” substitute “interim diligence”; and

b

omit paragraphs (2) to (4).

3

In rule 20.3 (warrants for diligence on third party notice)—

a

for paragraph (1) substitute—

1

A defender who applies for an order for service of a third party notice may apply for—

a

a warrant for arrestment to found jurisdiction;

b

a warrant for interim diligence,

which would have been permitted had the warrant been sought in an initial writ in a separate action.

b

in paragraph (2), for “such a warrant” substitute “a warrant under paragraph (1)(a)”; and

c

in paragraph (3), for “paragraph (1)” substitute “paragraph (1)(a)”.