Article 46. Replacement of an improper defendant

Civil procedure code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 22.01.2018 · In force

The court, having established that a claim has been brought against the wrong person to be sued under the claim may — prior to taking a decision — allow the improper defendant to be replaced by a proper defendant with the consent of the plaintiff.

If the plaintiff does not agree to the replacement of the defendant by another person, the court may engage that person as a co-defendant.

The court shall render a ruling on the replacement of the improper defendant.

After the replacement of the improper defendant, the proceedings shall start from the beginning again.

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