Application for extension of time (filing/service of the defence): application notice

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Guidance on completing an application notice for an extension of time for filing and service of a defence. Click here to view form N244 which should be used to make this type of application, unless proceedings are in a specialist court or division which uses a specific form of application notice. For more information time limits and extending time, see Practice notes, Time Limits and Time extensions. See also the topic, Interim applications. Remember that PD 23A.2.1 requires the N244 to be signed, regardless of whether or not a statement of truth is required.

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