Request For Further Information

Question 1

Cpr reference

Answer 1

Cpr 18

Question 2

When can a request for further info be made

Answer 2

A party can obtain further info from the other in order to
- clarify or give additional info in relation to any matter which is in dispute

Question 3

What should request for further info be confined to

Answer 3

Requests should be confined to matters which are reasonably necessary and proportionate to enable the party seeking clarification to
- prepare its own case
- understand the case it has to meet

Question 4

How to request further info

Answer 4

Party should seek info from other party on voluntary basis first

Should only apply to court if matter cannot he resolved

Question 5

Process for request to other party for info

Answer 5

Serve written request stating a date for response
- must be concise and confined to matters necessary and proportionate, enabling requesting party to prepare its own case

Other party can provide info or refuse
- refusal on basis that request can be met by provision of appropriate evidence in due course - give reasons
- response must be written, dated, signed and inc statement of truth

If request can only be complied with at disproportionate expense, reasons why must be explained

Question 6

Request to court for further information

Answer 6

Court can order a party to clarify any matter in dispute or give additional info in relation to any such matter
(Whether or not referred to in statement of case)

Question 7

If court makes an order….

Answer 7

Party must file response within time specified by the court on the other parties

Verify with statement of truth

Question 8

Restriction on use of further information

Answer 8

Court can direct that further into either voluntarily or by court order is not to be used for any purpose other than current proceedings