PART 7HOW TO START PROCEEDINGS—THE CLAIM FORM

Particulars of claimI17.4

1

Particulars of claim must—

a

be contained in or served with the claim form; or

b

subject to paragraph (2) be served on the defendant by the claimant within 14 days after service of the claim form.

2

Particulars of claim must be served on the defendant no later than the latest time for serving a claim form.

(Rule 7.5 sets out the latest time for serving a claim form)

3

Where the claimant serves particulars of claim separately from the claim form in accordance with paragraph (1)(b), he must, within 7 days of service on the defendant, file a copy of the particulars together with a certificate of service.

(Part 16 sets out what the particulars of claim must include)

  • (Part 22 requires particulars of claim to be verified by a statement of truth)

  • (Rule 6.10 makes provision for a certificate of service)