SQE1 sample questions

Question 94

A claimant based in England owns a national chain of pet shops. It has issued a claim for unspecified damages against one of its suppliers (the defendant) which is also based in England. The claim is in respect of dog toys which the claimant alleges were neither of satisfactory quality nor fit for purpose.

The claim form has been issued but has not yet been served. The claimant believes it needs more time to prepare the particulars of claim. The claimant wants to know whether the particulars of claim must be served with the claim form or if they can be served separately and what the time limits for service are. There are no grounds for alternative service, nor for any extension of time for service.

Which of the following statements correctly sets out the rules on service of the particulars of claim in these circumstances?

A. The particulars of claim may be served within 14 days after service of the claim form, provided that the claim form is served on the defendant no later than four months after issue of the claim form.

B. The particulars of claim may be served within 14 days after service of the claim form, provided that the particulars of claim are served on the defendant no later than four months after issue of the claim form.

C. The particulars of claim may be served within 14 days after service of the claim form, provided that the particulars of claim are served on the defendant no later than six months after issue of the claim form.

D. The particulars of claim must be served at the same time as the claim form, and both the claim form and the particulars of claim must be served within four months of the date of issue of the claim form.

E. The particulars of claim must be served at the same time as the claim form, and both the claim form and the particulars of claim must be served within six months of the date of issue of the claim form.


B - The particulars of claim may be served within 14 days after service of the claim form, provided that the particulars of claim are served on the defendant no later than four months after issue of the claim form.

Candidates who answered correctly: 54%


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