Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Reply to Statement of Defence — When Necessary

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A reply is necessary when the plaintiff wishes to introduce new facts or rebut new issues raised in the defence. Without a reply, the plaintiff cannot adduce evidence of matters not already pleaded. The reply gives the defendant notice. The principle ensures that the defendant…

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