Strike out Definition

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What does Strike out mean?

The excision of written material from the record by the court, such that it may no longer be relied on.

The court's power to strike out all or part of a statement of case is governed by CPR Rule 3.4. A strike out will usually will end the claim (or part thereof). All or part of a witness statement may be struck out under the court's power to control evidence set out in CPR Rule 32.1, for example on the grounds that it is irrelevant or prejudicial.

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The excision of written material from the record by the court, such that it may no longer be relied on.

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