17.1—(1) A party may amend his statement of case at any time before it has been served on any other party.
(2) If his statement of case has been served, a party may amend it only—
(a)with the written consent of all the other parties; or
(b)with the permission of the court.
[F1(3) If a statement of case has been served, an application to amend it by removing, adding or substituting a party must be made in accordance with rule 19.4.]
F2...
(Part 22 requires amendments to a statement of case to be verified by a statement of truth unless the court orders otherwise)
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 17.1(3) inserted (2.5.2000) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 7(a)
F2Words in rule 17.1 omitted (2.5.2000) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 7(b)
Commencement Information