The procedure for striking out

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution in association with Allen & Overy LLP

Maintained | England, Wales

This practice note covers how to apply to strike out a statement of case or part of a statement of case under CPR 3.4. It also considers strike out of the court's own initiative. It considers how to appeal strike out decisions and how to apply to set aside judgment entered after strike out.

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