PART 10ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE

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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)