PART 18E+WFURTHER INFORMATION

Obtaining further informationE+W

18.1—(1) The court may at any time order a party to—

(a)clarify any matter which is in dispute in the proceedings; or

(b)give additional information in relation to any such matter,

whether or not the matter is contained or referred to in a statement of case.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to any rule of law to the contrary.

(3) Where the court makes an order under paragraph (1), the party against whom it is made must—

(a)file [F1their] response; and

(b)serve it on the other parties,

within the time specified by the court.

(Part 22 requires a [F2statement of case, including a] response to be verified by a statement of truth)

[F3(Part 53 (defamation) restricts requirements for providing further information about sources of information in defamation claims)]

Textual Amendments

F1Word in rule 18.1(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2023 immediately after S.I. 2023/572 comes into force) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/788), rules 1(1), 9(a)

F2Words in rule 18.1 inserted (1.10.2023 immediately after S.I. 2023/572 comes into force) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/788), rules 1(1), 9(b)

Commencement Information

I1Rule 18.1 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature