6.3   Where statement of claim required

(cf SCR Part 4, rule 2)

Proceedings of the following kinds must be commenced by statement of claim:

(a)  proceedings on a claim for relief in relation to a debt or other liquidated claim,

(b)  proceedings on a claim for relief in relation to a tort,

(c)  proceedings on a claim based on an allegation of fraud,

(d)  proceedings on a claim for damages for breach of duty (however arising) and the damages claimed consist of or include:

(i)  damages in respect of the death of any person, or

(ii)  damages in respect of personal injuries to any person, or

(iii)  damages in respect of damage to any property,

(e)  proceedings on a claim for relief in relation to a trust, other than an express trust wholly in writing,

(f)  proceedings on a claim for possession of land,

(g)  proceedings on a claim for relief under the Property (Relationships) Act 1984,

(h)  proceedings on a claim for relief in relation to the publication of defamatory matter.