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Application definition

What does Application mean? An application is a procedural request asking a court to make an order, typically during the life of proceedings (an interim/interlocutory application) but sometimes disposing of an issue finally. The concept is descriptive rather than statutorily defined; content and procedure are set by court rules and case law in each jurisdiction. England and Wales: under the Civil Procedure Rules, applications are made by application notice (cpr Part 23), on notice or without notice, supported by evidence (usually a witness statement), and subject to filing fees, service and time limits. Common applications include extensions of time, summary judgment, security...

Without Notice Applications under the CPR: Criteria, Full and Frank Disclosure, Service (CPR 23.9), Setting Aside/Variation (CPR 23.10), and Court-specific Guidance in England and Wales

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Practice notes

This Practice Note offers direction on how to interpret and apply the pertinent provisions of the cpr.

The requirements can vary by the court hearing your case, so you should also consider any extra provisions—see further Court specific guidance below.

What is the difference between an on notice and a without notice application?

An application is ‘on notice’ where a copy of the application notice is served on the respondent in advance, that is, before the court determines the application.

A ‘without notice’ application is made without serving a copy of the application notice on the respondent at all at that point. Such applications are sometimes called ‘ex parte’ applications. For assistance on serving applications, see Practice Note: Filing and serving applications...

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