The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

Power of the court to require a document to be verifiedE+W

22.4—(1) The court may order a person who has failed to verify a document in accordance with rule 22.1 to [F1do so].

(2) Any party may apply for an order under paragraph (1).

[F2(Rule 32.14 states that verifying a statement of case containing a false statement without an honest belief in its truth may result in proceedings for contempt of court.)]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in rule 22.4(1) substituted (1.10.2023 immediately after S.I. 2023/572 comes into force) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/788), rules 1(1), 13(4)(a)

F2Words in rule 22.4 inserted (1.10.2023 immediately after S.I. 2023/572 comes into force) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/788), rules 1(1), 13(4)(b)

Commencement Information

I1Rule 22.4 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature