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18.1 |
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The court may at any time order a party to
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clarify any matter which is in dispute in the
proceedings; or
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give additional information in relation to any
such matter,
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whether or not the matter is contained or referred to
in a statement of case.
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Paragraph (1) is subject to any rule of law to the
contrary.
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Where the court makes an order under paragraph (1), the
party against whom it is made must –
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file his response; and
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serve it on the other parties,
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within the time specified by the court.
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(Part 22 requires a response to be verified by a statement
of truth)
(Part 53 (defamation) restricts requirements for providing
further information about sources of information in defamation claims)
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