Chapter 11

Question 1

What is a statement of case?

Answer 1

Where each party states their version of events in a document.

Question 2

What is the objective of a statement of case?

Answer 2

• outline a parties position
• clarify the facts and issues
• assist with case management
• identify evidence
• ## identify legal requirements

Question 3

Which CPR contains the rules on statements of case?

Answer 3

Part 16 of CPR.

Question 4

When can a request for further information be made?

Answer 4

When a statement of case lacks clarity or fails to set out the case precisely enough.

Question 5

What is the limit for a request for further information in a statement of case?

Answer 5

There is none.

Question 6

When will the court strike out a statement of case?

Answer 6

• no facts indicating what the claim is about
• makes no sense
• consists of bare denial
• failure to comply with PD’s