CPR 31.17 Orders for disclosure against a person not a party to the proceedings

[Pezza54]

I would appreciate legal advice regarding CPR 31.17 and if I can use this procedure to ask the court for a building company which is not a party to the proceedings (S75 claim against the ccc only) to disclose a survey report and order forms and/or invoices for materials purchased?

I do not believe a proper survey was carried out in accordance with the contract nor do I believe that any materials had been ordered or purchased (contrary to the contractor's claim).

If I can use this CPR when is the right time to write to the Court and would I need to send the Defendant a copy of my letter?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Pezza54]

Sorry, forgot to ask why the CPR only states "a person". Can a company be asked to disclose a document?

[Pezza54]

Just found HALIFAX71's thread (May 2017) and Rob's reply. That was for pre-action disclosure. Mine would be for after notice that my claim is being defended and the third party is not a defendant.

Where Rob's suggested letter states "Defendant" can I change that to Non-Party?

[Huxie]

Link to the thread Pezza54 refers to, for info:

https://legalbeagles.info/forums/for...om-third-party