CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 52: THE REPLY AND DEFENCE TO COUNTERCLAIM: TO REPLY OR NOT TO REPLY – THAT IS THE QUESTION

Here we take a quick look at the rules and practice directions in relation to filing a Reply and  Defence to a Counterclaim.  In particular claimants should be very aware of the fact that a defendant can apply to enter judgment in default on a counterclaim.

A REPLY
If the Defence does not contain a...