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What period and facts govern gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Within fourteen days after service, subject to the claim-form service limit. The claimant must serve the particulars on the defendant. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

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Period
Within fourteen days after service, subject to the claim-form service limit
Trigger
Service of the claim form where particulars were not included
Rule
English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)
English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

Current complete official texts retained on October 10, 2026. Supreme Court Rules edition July 7, 2026; Court of Appeal Rules October 2, 2025; Limitation Act July 11, 2024; Supreme Court Act July 24, 2026; Contract and Tort Act April 18, 2024. Current English CPR remains subject to local application and modification. No numeric eligibility is added.

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Source guide for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. No computed date or paid calculation is provided.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

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What period and facts govern gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Within fourteen days after service, subject to the claim-form service limit. The claimant must serve the particulars on the defendant. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

Responsible actor. The claimant.

Service of the claim form where particulars were not included.

CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

Source guide for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. No computed date or paid calculation is provided.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

How does this provision count time?

  1. Establish service of the claim form where particulars were not included.
  2. Read English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1) for the applicable branch.
  3. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.
  4. Serve the particulars on the defendant.

Supreme Court Rules 2000 rule 6 applies current English original civil procedure with necessary local modifications and priority for Gibraltar enactments. Where applicable, CPR 2.8 clear days exclude the starting day and the specified event boundary. Periods of five days or fewer exclude the listed nonbusiness days. A deemed-service event or month-based validity requires its own source rule.

Where applicable, CPR 2.8(5) concerns an act at the court office when that office is closed. It does not automatically extend every service act, deemed event or claim-form validity period. Establish Gibraltar Registry opening arrangements, the permitted completion method and any operative order.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

Which facts prevent one automatic date?

Source guide for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. No computed date or paid calculation is provided.

ResultRead the operative provision and establish the applicable branch.

A proposed gibraltar particulars served after the claim form event is recorded without its qualifying facts. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. No computed date. Establish the applicable source branch.

A proposed completion falls on a day when a relevant office is closed. Where applicable, CPR 2.8(5) concerns an act at the court office when that office is closed. It does not automatically extend every service act, deemed event or claim-form validity period. Establish Gibraltar Registry opening arrangements, the permitted completion method and any operative order. No blanket extension or shifted event is assumed.

The required document or action is prepared but completion is not established. Serve the particulars on the defendant. Preparation does not prove the required act was completed.

Which conditions and exceptions apply?

Source event and branch
Service of the claim form where particulars were not included. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.
Completion and recipients
Serve the particulars on the defendant.
Count and closure
Where applicable, CPR 2.8(5) concerns an act at the court office when that office is closed. It does not automatically extend every service act, deemed event or claim-form validity period. Establish Gibraltar Registry opening arrangements, the permitted completion method and any operative order.
English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)
  • Source guide for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. No computed date or paid calculation is provided.
  • CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

What must the responsible actor complete?

Questions about this procedure

What period and facts govern gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

What period and facts govern gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Within fourteen days after service, subject to the claim-form service limit. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

What event starts gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Service of the claim form where particulars were not included. Keep evidence establishing this exact event. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

What must be completed for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Serve the particulars on the defendant. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

How is time counted for gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Supreme Court Rules 2000 rule 6 applies current English original civil procedure with necessary local modifications and priority for Gibraltar enactments. Where applicable, CPR 2.8 clear days exclude the starting day and the specified event boundary. Periods of five days or fewer exclude the listed nonbusiness days. A deemed-service event or month-based validity requires its own source rule.

Supreme Court Rules 2000 rules 5, 6 and 8; Schedule 2

Does an office closure change gibraltar particulars served after the claim form?

Where applicable, CPR 2.8(5) concerns an act at the court office when that office is closed. It does not automatically extend every service act, deemed event or claim-form validity period. Establish Gibraltar Registry opening arrangements, the permitted completion method and any operative order.

Supreme Court Rules 2000 rules 5, 6 and 8; Schedule 2

Can this guide give a final gibraltar particulars served after the claim form date?

No. CPR 7.4(2) caps this period at the latest time for serving the claim form. Issue date, service date and method are separate facts. Filing a copy under paragraph 3 is a separate requirement, subject to the local adaptation. Establish the actual events, applicable source branch and completed acts before relying on an endpoint.

English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)

Official sources and review

Provisions used (4)
Provisions used in this guide
ProvisionPurpose
English CPR r.7.4(1)(b) and (2), applied in Gibraltar by Supreme Court Act 1960-02, s.38A(1) and Supreme Court Rules 2000 (LN.2000/031), r.6(1)Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification
Supreme Court Rules 2000 rules 5, 6 and 8; Schedule 2Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification
Supreme Court Act section 38A; Supreme Court Rules 2000 rule 6 and local modificationsCheck the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification
English Civil Procedure Rules 2.8, subject to Gibraltar application and modificationsCheck the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification
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