CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 73: THE AUTOMATIC STAY

CPR 15,11(2) provides for an automatic stay if nothing happens in an action for six months after service.  This is a rule that can be overlooked.

 
THE RULE
CPR rule 15.11. Sub-paragraph (1) of that rule provides that:
“Where –
(a) at least 6 months have expired since the end of the period for...