Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Pleadings – Duty to traverse allegations of fact

Area of law: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Specific denial of allegations is required. Failure to traverse results in admission. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The defendant must clearly state which facts are disputed. The rule ensures fair notice. The court will treat evasive denials as admissions. The principle is fundamental.

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