[F1The period for filing a defenceE+W
15.4.—(1) The general rule is that the period for filing a defence is—
(a)14 days after service of the particulars of claim; or
(b)if the defendant files an acknowledgment of service under Part 10, 28 days after service of the particulars of claim.
(2) The general rule is subject to rules 3.4(7), 6.12(3), 6.35, 11 and [F224.4(4)].]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 15 substituted (1.10.2022) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/783), rule 1(1), Sch. 1
F2Word in rule 15.4(2) substituted (6.4.2024) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/106), rules 1(1), 4