PART 8E+WALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMS

[F1Issue of claim form without naming defendantsE+W

8.2A[F2(1) A practice direction may set out the circumstances in which a claim form may be issued under this Part without naming a defendant.

(2) The practice direction may set out those cases in which an application for permission must be made by application notice before the claim form is issued.]

(3) The application notice for permission—

(a)need not be served on any other person; and

(b)must be accompanied by a copy of the claim form that the applicant proposes to issue.

(4) Where the court gives permission it will give directions about the future management of the claim.]