The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 1999

26.  In RSC Order 11–

(a)in paragraph (1) of rule 1, omit “does not contain any claim mentioned in Order 75, rule 2(1) and”;

(b)in rule 1B–

(i)in sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2); and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (3), for “Part 8” in each case substitute “Part 10”; and

(c)in paragraph (1) of rule 9, after “petition” insert “or an application notice issued before proceedings have started”;

(d)after rule 9, insert–

Service of Part 20 claim form

Rule 9A(1) This rule applies to any Part 20 claim, except–

(a)a counterclaim; and

(b)a claim for a contribution or indemnity made in accordance with CPR rule 20.6.

(2) Permission may be granted to serve a Part 20 claim form on any necessary or proper party to the proceedings brought against the defendants in accordance with rule 1(1)(c)..