Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Summary Judgment – Conditional Leave to Defend – Requirements for Disclosing a Prima Facie Defence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

To obtain conditional leave to defend, the defendant's affidavit must condescend upon particulars—specific facts showing a bona fide defence. Mere denial, hardship, or inability to pay is insufficient. The defence must be clearly and concisely stated. For legal objections, the point of law must be…

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