F1PART 20COUNTERCLAIMS AND OTHER ADDITIONAL CLAIMS

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Procedure for making any other additional claim20.7

1

This rule applies to any additional claim except—

a

a counterclaim only against an existing party; and

b

a claim for contribution or indemnity made in accordance with rule 20.6.

2

An additional claim is made when the court issues the appropriate claim form.

(Rule 7.2(2) provides that a claim form is issued on the date entered on the form by the court)

3

A defendant may make an additional claim—

a

without the court’s permission if the additional claim is issued before or at the same time as F2they file their defence;

b

at any other time with the court’s permission.

(Rule 15.4 sets out the period for filing a defence).

4

Particulars of an additional claim must be contained in or served with the additional claim.

5

An application for permission to make an additional claim may be made without notice, unless the court directs otherwise.