The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 8) Rules 2014

Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

11.  In rule 47.20—

(a)in paragraph (4)—

(i)for sub-paragraph (c) substitute—

(c)a detailed assessment hearing is “in progress” from the time when it starts until the bill of costs has been assessed or agreed;; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (d)—

(aa)for “36.11” substitute “36.14”; and

(bb)for the words after “substitute” to the end substitute ““If such sum is not paid within 14 days of acceptance of the offer, or such other period as has been agreed, the receiving party may apply for a final costs certificate for the unpaid sum.”;”; and

(b)in paragraph (7), for “36.14” substitute “36.17”.