Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE β€” Originating Processes β€” Originating Summons β€” Effect of Registrar signing Originating Summons instead of Judge

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Judge's signature on originating summons is required, but its absence is a procedural irregularity, not a nullity. The principle applies to originating processes. The plaintiff is not responsible for registry errors. The rule promotes substance over form. The court will not invalidate proceedings for minor…

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