A defendant is served with particulars of claim and files an acknowledgment of service. What is the time limit for filing a defence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 28 days after service of the particulars of claim
- Step 1: CPR 15.4 sets 14 days for a defence where no acknowledgment of service is filed.
- Step 2: When the defendant files an acknowledgment of service, the period extends to 28 days from service of the particulars.
Answer
28 days after service of the particulars of claim.
Why not the others: 14 days is the period without an acknowledgment of service; 21 and 42 days are not periods under CPR 15.4.
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