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PART 10E+WACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE

Contents of this Part

Acknowledgment of serviceRule 10.1
Consequence of not filing an acknowledgment of serviceRule 10.2
The period for filing an acknowledgment of serviceRule 10.3
Notice to claimant that defendant has filed an acknowledgment of serviceRule 10.4
Contents of acknowledgment of serviceRule 10.5

Acknowledgment of serviceE+W

10.1—(1) This Part deals with the procedure for filing an acknowledgment of service.

(2) Where the claimant uses the procedure set out in Part 8 (alternative procedure for claims) this Part applies subject to the modifications set out in rule 8.3.

(3) A defendant may file an acknowledgment of service if—

(a)he is unable to file a defence within the period specified in rule 15.4; or

(b)he wishes to dispute the court’s jurisdiction.

(Part 11 sets out the procedure for disputing the court’s jurisdiction)

Commencement Information

I1Rule 10.1 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

Consequence of not filing an acknowledgment of serviceE+W

10.2  If—

(a)a defendant fails to file an acknowledgment of service within the period specified in rule 10.3; and

(b)does not within that period file a defence in accordance with Part 15 or serve or file an admission in accordance with Part 14,

the claimant may obtain default judgment if Part 12 allows it.

Commencement Information

I2Rule 10.2 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

The period for filing an acknowledgment of serviceE+W

10.3—(1) The general rule is that the period for filing an acknowledgment of service is—

(a)where the defendant is served with a claim form which states that particulars of claim are to follow, 14 days after service of the particulars of claim; and

(b)in any other case, 14 days after service of the claim form.

(2) The general rule is subject to the following rules—

(a)RSC Order 11 r.1A (which specifies how the period for filing an acknowledgment of service is calculated where the claim form is served out of the jurisdiction); and

(b)rule 6.16(4) (which requires the court to specify the period for responding to the particulars of claim when it makes an order under that rule).

Commencement Information

I3Rule 10.3 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

Notice to claimant that defendant has filed an acknowledgment of serviceE+W

10.4  On receipt of an acknowledgment of service, the court must notify the claimant in writing.

Commencement Information

I4Rule 10.4 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

Contents of acknowledgment of serviceE+W

10.5  An acknowledgment of service must—

(a)be signed by the defendant or his legal representative; and

(b)include the defendant’s address for service.

(Rule 6.5 provides that an address for service must be within the jurisdiction)

Commencement Information

I5Rule 10.5 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

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