The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

[F1Agreement extending the period for filing a defenceE+W

15.5.(1) The defendant and the claimant may agree to extend the period for filing a defence specified in rule 15.4 by up to 28 days.

(2) Where the defendant and the claimant agree to extend the period for filing a defence, the defendant must notify the court in writing.]

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