[F1Issue of claim form without naming defendantsE+W
8.2A—[F2(1) A practice direction may set out the circumstances in which a claim form may be issued under this Part without naming a defendant.
(2) The practice direction may set out those cases in which an application for permission must be made by application notice before the claim form is issued.]
(3) The application notice for permission—
(a)need not be served on any other person; and
(b)must be accompanied by a copy of the claim form that the applicant proposes to issue.
(4) Where the court gives permission it will give directions about the future management of the claim.]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 8.2A inserted (2.5.2000) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 5
F2Rule 8.2A(1)(2) substituted (26.3.2001) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/256), rules 1(a), 5