Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Originating Summons — Affidavit Evidence — Requirement for Verification of Contentious Facts

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Originating summons is for cases where facts are undisputed or the issue is pure law or document construction. If there is likely to be substantial factual dispute, proceedings should be by writ of summons. The principle ensures that the correct procedure is followed. The court…

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