| Defence: common law private nuisance This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a claim for damages in common law private nuisance. It also responds to a claim for an injunction sought to restrain a continuing nuisance. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Common law nuisance. |
| N9(CC): Acknowledgment of service Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N213(CC): Acknowledgment of service (Part 20) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| ADM2: Acknowledgment of service (Admiralty claim) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| PF56: Request for further information (Pt 18 PD 1.6(2)) Click here to access the HMCTS Word version of this form. |
| N208C: Notes for defendant Part 8 Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| Application for extension of time (filing/service of the defence): application notice This document is only available in MS Word format. Click here to view it. For more information see Practice notes, Time Limits and Variation of time limits. |
| N11: Defence form Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| Defence: negligent misstatement This is an example that can be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a claim for negligent misstatement. It must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| N210: Acknowledgment of service (Part 8) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| Defence: misrepresentation This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a misrepresentation claim, including claims under the Misrepresentation Act or for deceit in the context of a contract or for breach of contract. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| N213: Acknowledgment of service (Part 20) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N211C: Notes for defendant Part 20 Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| N9: Response pack/Acknowledgment of service Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| Defence: restitution (mistake or failure of consideration) This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a restitutionary claim for money had and received on the basis of a mistake or total failure of consideration. It also includes a defence to an alternative claim for a quantum meruit and to a claim for compound interest. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| Defence: negligence or breach of duty This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a claim for negligence or breach of duty (or both). It also responds to a claim for an injunction sought for continuing or threatened negligence. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the integrated drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| N1C: Notes for defendant on replying to the claim form Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| N210C: Acknowledgment of service (Part 81, Section 4 - Certification, or application under section 336 of the Charities Act 2011, in relation to conduct alleged to constitute contempt of court (CPR 81, Section 4)) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| PF58: Order for clarification or further information (rule 18.1) Click here to access the HMCTS Word version of this form. |
| N9C: Admission (unspecified amount and non-money claims) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| N210(CC): Acknowledgment of service (Part 8) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| Defence: actual and repudiatory breach of contract This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a claim for actual or repudiatory breach of contract. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| Order for extension of time (for filing/service of the defence) An example draft order to apply for an extension of time for filing and service of the defence. For further information, see Practice notes, Time Limits and Variation of time limits. |
| N9A: Admission (specified amount) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| ADM16A: Defence to admiralty limitation claim Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| ADM15B: Notes for defendant (admiralty limitation claim) Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| N9D: Defence/counterclaim (unspecified amount and non-money claims) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |
| N210A: Acknowledgment of service (Part 8 costs-only claim) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| Defence: contractual debt claim This is an example defence which could be used as a starting point when drafting a defence to a contractual debt claim. It also includes an optional defence to a claim for specific performance. Note that it must be adapted to the specific facts and circumstances of the claim and is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drafting notes and Practice note, Drafting statements of case. |
| PF57: Application for clarification or further information (Part 18 and Part 18 PD para 5) Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| Letter to client giving overview of the litigation process An example of a letter to a client giving a general overview of the civil litigation process in England and Wales. The letter deals with the procedure for cases that are brought under CPR 7 and allocated to the multi-track, and takes into account the Jackson/civil litigation reforms in force 1 April 2013. |
| N9B: Defence/counterclaim (specified amount) Click here to access the Word version of this form. Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| N1C(CC): Notes for defendant on replying to the Part 7 claim form Click here to access the pdf version of this form. |
| ADM1C: Notes for defendant on replying to an admiralty claim form Click here to access a pdf version of this form. |