A practice note on Part 8 proceedings. This note considers matters including the nature and purpose of Part 8 proceedings, mandatory and permissive use of Part 8 and modifications to the CPR in Part 8 cases. It covers drafting, issuing and serving a Part 8 claim form and the subsequent procedure to trial.

(For information on starting a Part 7 claim, see Practice note, Part 7 proceedings: drafting and issuing the claim form. For information on starting a counterclaim or other additional claim, see Practice note, Counterclaims, claims for contribution or indemnity and other additional claims under CPR 20.)