How To Defend A Claim
HOW TO DEFEND A CLAIM
1.Steps to take after you are served with a Writ of Summons
2.Steps to take after you are served with an Originating Summons
3.WHEN DO THE PLEADINGS CLOSED?
The pleadings (in the case of a Writ action) or exchange of Affidavits (in the case of an OS action) will be closed when the respective parties have filed the following:
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For Writ of Summons |
For Originating Summons |
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Plaintiff's Writ |
Plaintiff's Originating Summons |
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Plaintiff’s Statement of Claim |
Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Support15 |
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Defendant’s Statement of Defence |
Defendant's Affidavit in Opposition |
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Defendant’s Counterclaim (if any) |
Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Reply |
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Plaintiff’s Reply to Defence (if any) |
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Plaintiff’s Defence to Counterclaim (if any) |
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Defendant’s Reply to Plaintiffs’ Reply to Defence |
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