Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Determination of Cause of Action Limited to Statement of Claim

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Whether a cause of action exists is determined solely from the statement of claim. The defence cannot be considered. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule prevents the defendant from defeating a proper claim by raising defences. The statement of claim must disclose a…

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