C1C2C3C4PART 18FURTHER INFORMATION

Annotations:

Obtaining further informationI118.1

1

The court may at any time order a party to—

a

clarify any matter which is in dispute in the proceedings; or

b

give additional information in relation to any such matter,

whether or not the matter is contained or referred to in a statement of case.

2

Paragraph (1) is subject to any rule of law to the contrary.

3

Where the court makes an order under paragraph (1), the party against whom it is made must—

a

file F3their response; and

b

serve it on the other parties,

within the time specified by the court.

(Part 22 requires a F2statement of case, including a response to be verified by a statement of truth)

F1(Part 53 (defamation) restricts requirements for providing further information about sources of information in defamation claims)