Part 8 Procedure

Question 1

When is Part 8 appropriate?

Answer 1

Where there is no substantial dispute of fact

Question 2

What’s the main difference between Part 7 and 8 procedure?

Answer 2

There’s no statements of case in Part 8 other than the claim form

Question 3

In most cases involving Part 8 procedure, the matter will be determined on-

Answer 3

Written evidence although a hearing may be permitted

Question 4

What’s the first step in Part 8 procedure?

Answer 4

Filing by the claimant of the N2018 with any written evidence they intend to rely

Question 5

What is the defendant’s first step in Part 8 procedure?

Answer 5

Filing and serving an AoF within 14 days together with any written evidence

Question 6

If the defendant files evidence in response, the claimant can-

Answer 6

File additional evidence within 14 days

Question 7

If the defendant fails to file evidence in response in Part 8, they-

Answer 7

Can still attend the hearing but not partake

Question 8

In Part 8, the court’s permission is required-

Answer 8

For oral evidence