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315 Third parties—disclosure
(1) A third party to a proceeding may serve on the defendant who
included the third party a notice requiring the defendant to disclose
discoverable documents for the proceeding only if the third party files
a notice of intention to respond or defence.
(2) A third party to a proceeding may serve on a plaintiff a notice
requiring the plaintiff to disclose discoverable documents for the
proceeding only if the third party denies the plaintiff’s allegations
against the defendant or alleges another matter showing the plaintiff’s
claim against the defendant is not maintainable.
(3) However, disclosure may be ordered by the court.
disclosure order.