| Contents of this Part |
| Scope of this Part | Rule 10.1 |
| The defendant – filing defence and consequences of not doing so | Rule 10.2 |
| The period for filing defence | Rule 10.3 |
| Service of copy of defence | Rule 10.4 |
| Defendant's duty to set out case | Rule 10.5 |
| Special requirements applying to claims for personal injuries | Rule 10.6 |
| Consequences of not setting out defence | Rule 10.7 |
| Defence of tender | Rule 10.8 |
| Reply to defence | Rule 10.9 |
| Defendant's counterclaim | Rule 10.10 |
| Defendant's counterclaim – service | Rule 10.11 |
| Restrictions on right to make counterclaim in proceedings by or against the crown | Rule 10.12 |
| Counterclaim may survive claim | Rule 10.13 |
| Defence to counterclaim | Rule 10.14 |
| Claimant's defence to counterclaim – service | Rule 10.15 |