1.1—(1) These Rules are a F1... procedural code with the overriding objective of enabling the court to deal with cases justly [F2and at proportionate cost].
(2) Dealing with a case justly [F3and at proportionate cost] includes, so far as is practicable—
(a)ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing [F4and can participate fully in proceedings, and that parties and witnesses can give their best evidence];
(b)saving expense;
(c)dealing with the case in ways which are proportionate—
(i)to the amount of money involved;
(ii)to the importance of the case;
(iii)to the complexity of the issues; and
(iv)to the financial position of each party;
(d)ensuring that it is dealt with expeditiously and fairly; F5...
(e)allotting to it an appropriate share of the court’s resources, while taking into account the need to allot resources to other cases [F6; and]
[F7(f)enforcing compliance with rules, practice directions and orders.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in rule 1.1(1) omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/101), rules 1(1), 4
F2Words in rule 1.1(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 4(a) (with rule 22)
F3Words in rule 1.1(2) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 4(b)(i) (with rule 22)
F4Words in rule 1.1(2)(a) inserted (6.4.2021) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/117), rules 1(1), 4(2)
F5Word in rule 1.1(2)(d) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 4(b)(ii) (with rule 22)
F6Word in rule 1.1(2)(e) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 4(b)(iii) (with rule 22)
F7Rule 1.1(2)(f) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/262), rules 2, 4(b)(iv) (with rule 22)
Commencement Information