Filing Witness Statements Deadline

Summary

In England, witness statements must be served according to court directions. If no directions are provided, they should be served no later than 14 days before the trial, as per CPR 32.4(2) and Practice Direction 32, paragraph 16.2. Failure to comply may result in exclusion from evidence.

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Here is a general overview of the procedure for filing witness statements in England:
- Witness statements must be served in accordance with the court's specific directions.
- If no directions are given, they should be served no later than 14 days before the hearing.
- Failure to comply can result in the statement being excluded from evidence.
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Which CPR rule or practice directions states that witness statements should be served nolater than 14 days before trial?
In England, the relevant rule is found in the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Specifically, CPR *.*(*) states that witness statements must be served in accordance with the directions of the court. If no specific directions are given, Practice Direction *, paragraph *.*, provides that witness statements should be served no later than 14 days before the trial.
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