The application notice—form N244

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Practice notes

The application notice—form N244

Published by a ��ɫ�� Dispute Resolution expert

Practice notes

This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further in the section Court specific guidance below. In particular, note that the Commercial Court and Circuit Commercial Courts use their own forms of application notice. For guidance, see Practice Note: The application notice in the Commercial Court—form N244(CC).

What is an application notice?

An application notice is a document in which an applicant states their intention to seek a court order (CPR 23.1). Any such document will be a valid application notice so long as it:

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states what order the applicant is seeking and, briefly, why (CPR 23.6)
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is signed and includes (CPR PD 23A, para 2.1):
1. ◦
  the title of the claim
2. ◦
  the reference number of the claim
3. ◦
  the full name of the applicant
4. ◦
  where

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Application definition

What does Application mean?

Interim applications in civil proceedings are governed by the cpr provisions relevant to the specific type of application. Interim applications include those for extensions of time, summary judgment, security for costs, injunctions, amending a statement of case, etc.

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