Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Illegality — Necessity to Plead Statute and Facts Constituting Illegality

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Illegality must be specifically pleaded. The defendant must identify the statute contravened and the facts constituting the illegality. General allegations are insufficient. The principle ensures that the plaintiff has notice of the defence. The opposing party can prepare to meet the case. The rule applies…

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