Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE β€” Committal Proceedings β€” Affidavit Evidence β€” Effect of Failure to Deny Deposition

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

In committal proceedings, failure to file a counter-affidavit contesting depositions leads to the evidence being deemed admitted. The court may act on uncontroverted affidavit evidence. The principle applies to all interlocutory applications where affidavits are used. The opposing party must file a counter-affidavit to dispute…

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