Principle

 CIVIL PROCEDURE – Pleadings – Equitable Defences – Estoppel, Laches, Acquiescence – Requirement of Specific Particulars

Area of law
 CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Equitable defences—estoppel, laches, acquiescence—must be specifically pleaded with full particulars. The facts averred determine the real defence. Adequate and careful statement of facts is necessary. Vague or general pleadings are insufficient. The opposing party must know the case to meet. The court must be able…

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