###§ 1: When applied for; purpose.

## Before responding to a pleading

Before responding to a pleading,
a party may move for a definite statement
or for a bill of particulars
of any matter which is not averred with sufficient definiteness or particularity
to enable him properly to prepare his responsive pleading.
## After reply, 10 days from service
If the pleading is a reply,
the motion must be filed
within ten (10) days from service thereof.
## Contents of motion: Point out
## Defects complained
## Paragraphs those defects are contained
## Details desired
Such motion shall point out the defects complained of,
the paragraphs wherein they are contained, and
the details desired. (1a)
###§ 2: Action by the court.

Upon the filing of the motion,

the clerk of court must immediately bring it to the attention of the court
which may either deny or
grant it outright,
or allow the parties the opportunity to be heard. (n)
###§ 3: Compliance with order.
## if the motion is granted, party has 10 days to comply, unless
If the motion is granted, either in whole or in part,
the compliance therewith must be effected
within ten (10) days from notice of the order,
unless a different period is fixed by the court.
## Separate or amended pleading
The bill of particulars or a more definite statement ordered by the court
may be filed either in a separate or in an amended pleading,
serving a copy thereof on the adverse party. (n)
###§ 4: Effect of non-compliance.
## Court may order:
## Striking out of the pleading/ or portions of it
## Other just order
If the order is not obeyed, or
in case of insufficient compliance therewith,
the court may order the striking out of the pleading or the portions thereof
to which the order was directed or
make such other order as it deems just. (1[c]a)
###§ 5: Stay of period to file responsive pleading
After service of the bill of particulars or of a more definite pleading,
or after notice of denial of his motion,
the moving party may file his responsive pleading
within the period to which he was entitled
at the time of filing his motion,
which shall not be less than five (5) days in any event. (1[b]a)
###§ 6. Bill a part of pleading.
A bill of particulars becomes part of the pleading
for which it is intended. (1[a]a)