Statements of case

Statements of case

The statements of case in a claim form the main documents that set out the parties’ positions in the matter and enable the court to manage the claim. Statements of case are sometimes also referred to as ‘pleadings’. Which documents comprise ‘statements of case’ is set out in CPR 2.3(1).

The CPR contain rules setting out what the statements of case must contain, and this will in many cases depend on the type of statement of case and the nature of the claim. It must also include a statement of truth. For information on drafting statements of case in general, see Practice Note: Drafting statements of case.

Statements of case must be verified by a statement of truth (CPR 22.1(1)(a)). Statements of truth are used to confirm that the person signing the document has an honest belief in the accuracy and content of the document being signed. The CPR set out the exact wording that must be used, and who must sign the statement of truth, including where a solicitor may sign on behalf of their client. Failure to sign the statement of

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