Making an application and service

Before making an application

Before making an application you may wish to consider certain pre-application matters, such as whether or not it is necessary to make an application and the timing of the application. For guidance, see Practice Note: Pre-application considerations.

If your application must be made within a specific time frame, it may be necessary to seek an extension of time and/or relief from sanctions. For guidance, see Practice Notes:

  1. Agreements to extend time under CPR 3.8(4) (buffer agreements)

  2. Extension of time

  3. Relief from sanctions—when is an application for relief required?

By engaging in pre-application discussions it is often possible to agree certain aspects of the application or even agree all the terms of the order sought. For guidance on negotiation, settlement and orders by consent, see:

  1. Practice Note: Consent orders and judgments

  2. Practice Note: Tomlin orders

  3. Settlement and settling disputes—overview

Making an application

Applications for court orders are dealt with by CPR 23 and CPR PD 23A.

There are a number of stages to

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