What does a Part 18 request pertain to?

• A. A request for further information
• B. A request for a default judgment
• C. A request to strike out a claim
• D. A request for an extension of time

Answer: (A)

Part 18 is all about obtaining further information to clarify or narrow the issues in a case. It allows one party to formally ask the other to provide more detail about the facts, the basis of the claim or defence, or about specific documents. The aim is to help the parties understand the case better before trial and to refine what actually needs to be decided.

A response to a Part 18 request must be given within the time set by the rules, and failure to comply can lead to court orders or sanctions. This tool is not used to obtain a default judgment, strike out a claim, or extend time—that’s handled by other procedures. So the correct understanding is that a Part 18 request pertains to a request for further information.