F1PART 19PARTIES AND GROUP LITIGATION

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I ADDITION AND SUBSTITUTION OF PARTIES

Procedure for adding and substituting parties19.4

1

The court’s permission is required to remove, add or substitute a party, unless the claim form has not been served.

2

An application for permission under paragraph (1) may be made by—

a

an existing party; or

b

a person who wishes to become a party.

3

An application for an order under rule 19.2(4) (substitution of a new party where existing party’s interest or liability has passed)—

a

may be made without notice; and

b

must be supported by evidence.

4

Nobody may be added or substituted as a claimant unless—

a

he has given his consent in writing; and

b

that consent has been filed with the court.

5

An order for the removal, addition or substitution of a party must be served on—

a

all parties to the proceedings; and

b

any other person affected by the order.

6

When the court makes an order for the removal, addition or substitution of a party, it may give consequential directions about—

a

filing and serving the claim form on any new defendant;

b

serving relevant documents on the new party; and

c

the management of the proceedings.