Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Pleadings – Effect of Non-Traverse as Deemed Admission

Area of law: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Failure to traverse an averment results in admission. The fact is deemed proved. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The defendant must specifically deny allegations. The rule promotes efficiency. The court will treat un-traversed facts as admitted. The principle is fundamental.

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