Requests for Further Information

Question 1

What are requests for further information confined to?

Answer 1

Matters reasonably necessary and proportionate to enable party to prepare or understand case

Question 2

What are 6 examples of requests for further information?

Answer 2

1. To obtain admissions
2. To obtain information which may reveal weakness in other party
3. To obtain information about facts which other party needs to prove to make good their case
4. To acquire advance details of what witness might say before exchange of witness statements
5. To obtain clarification of other party’s case
6. To narrow issues between parties to save time and costs

Question 3

How should a request for further information be made?

Answer 3

Voluntarily first, and then via application to court

Question 4

What must a response to a request for further information be in form?

Answer 4

Written, dated, signed by party including statement of truth

Question 5

Where must a response to request for further information be sent?

Answer 5

To other party and filed at court
Must give reasons for objection

Question 6

When should a party apply to the court for requests for further information?

Answer 6

If no response after 14 days

Question 7

What type of application is a request for further information?

Answer 7

An interim application