Grounds to refuse particulars: Matter of evidence, party is fishing evidence, interrogatory in nature (yes or no), irrelevant facts, matter of law, priviledge and public policy, no knowledge: the asking party can then ask sc to struck this part of pws,
NB: Amendment of particulars: ask for leave first
If party does not want to answer particulars, ask MR to decide on the matter by way of proecipe and affidavit.
If still refuses, the adverse party can apply to review MR's decision to CJ - no prescribed procedure. The CJ will appoint a judge to review the MR's decision.
If docs are forgeries? Genuineness of documents
Procedure (Rule 31): by way of PWS, praying the court to decree that doc is forgery and contest la sincérité de l'acte. 3 experts will provide a report and SC will give judgment according to the report
Brief: Must be filed to Registry and attorney's office 14 days before trial
Service Notice Tender of Evidence on other parties: at least 4 weeks before Trial// Service of List of witnesses: 9 days before Trial unless leave from master// Application for issue of summons verbally before MR with filing service of List of witnesses: 8 days before Trial unless leave of Master// Additional List of witness: at least 24 hours before Trial day
Alternative Pleading
Plea in limine Litis
Objection on a
point in law
Reviewing the MR’s
decision
Trial
Amendment of
Pleading Rule 17
Strike out v
Dismissal Rule 15
Suggestion of Records
Personal
Answers
Payment in
Court
Non-joinder or
Misjoinder of a party
Third Party
Interpleader
Notice of Preliminary
Objection
De Bene Esse
Appeal/ New Trial
Returnable
Date
If D absent or not represented or
does not answer when called, case
postponed
But if personal service upon him, upon
proof of personal service, case fixed
for trial, no service need to be given to
D for judge to give judgment by
default. Judge will hear P's version first
If D present on same
day, can make verbal
motion to reinstate
the case where
judgment was given
against him. It can
also be done by way
of Affidavit stating
reasons of absence