Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Undefended List — Setting Aside Judgment — Requirement to Disclose a Defence on the Merits

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A mere assertion of a good defence is insufficient. The defendant must give full details of the defence. The principle applies to undefended list proceedings. The court needs specifics to assess the defence. The rule prevents vague claims. The principle is well-established.

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