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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...

FPR 2010 Part 19 Alternative Procedure: When to Use, Required Forms, Evidence, Respondent Acknowledgement and Hearing Management (England and Wales)

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Practice notes

This practice note sets out when to use the procedure for applications under FPR 2010, Part 19 and offers practical direction on that process. It identifies the necessary forms and how to complete them, outlines what a respondent ought to do, and specifies the applicable time limits. It also addresses the filing of evidence and arrangements for the hearing as well, where appropriate.

General

The Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955 provide direction on procedure and forms for defined categories of proceedings, eg applications for matrimonial and civil partnership orders; applications for financial remedies; applications for occupation orders and non-molestation orders; and applications concerning children. For all other applications made within family proceedings where no particular procedure is set by a rule or practice direction, guidance is found in Parts 18 and 19.

FPR 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pt 18—supplemented by FPR 2010, PD 18A—prescribes the process for making applications during existing proceedings, for commencing proceedings where no alternative route is specified, or in relation to proceedings that have concluded, or where the court’s permission is required to issue an application. See Practice Note: FPR 2010, Part 18—other applications in proceedings...

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