part 20 additional claims

part 20 additional claims

1. 20.4 - counter claim

   • If particulars of counterclaim within defence - permission not necessary

2. 20.5 Counterclaim and TP

   • ALWAYS requires permission

3. 20.6 Cross claim

   • indemnity
     • usually contract
   • Contribution
     • usually tort - civil liability (contrib) act 1978
   • must have a connection with main claim?
   • If issued at same time as defence permission not required

4. 20.7 Chain claims

5. Date for limitation - date pt 20 claim form issued

   • limitation - 2 years