Section 27.9

If a party who does not attend a final hearing— the court will take into account that party’s statement of case and any other documents he has filed and served when it decides the claim. has given written notice to the court and the other party at least 7 days before the hearing date that he will not attend; has served on the other party at least 7 days before the hearing date any other documents which he has filed with the court; and has, in his written notice, requested the court to decide the claim in his absence and has confirmed his compliance with paragraphs (a) and (b) above, If a claimant does not— the court may strike out(GL) the claim. attend the hearing; and give the notice referred to in paragraph (1) If— a defendant does not attend the hearing; or give the notice referred to in paragraph (1); and the claimant either— the court may decide the claim on the basis of the evidence of the claimant alone. does attend the hearing; or gives the notice referred to in paragraph (1), If neither party attends or gives the notice referred to in paragraph (1), the court may strike out(GL) the claim and any defence and counterclaim.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15