Answering and Replying affidavits Answering affidavit The Respondent has the right to answer the allegations in the Applicant’s founding affidavit. This is done by way of the Respondent’s answering affidavit (aka opposing affidavit) that is made by the Respondent personally, or duly authorised person if the Respondent is not a […]
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Contents of affidavits All the mentioned affidavits should contain the following: The case heading. The title of the document, e.g. “FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT OF JOE SOAP” “APPLICANT’S FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT” “REPLYING AFFIDAVIT OF JANE DOE” “RESPONDENT’S OPPOSING AFFIDAVIT”, etc. The commencement, e.g. “I, Joe Soap, state under oath:” or “I, Jane Doe, […]
Affidavits In application proceedings evidence is given mostly in the form of affidavits. In exceptional circumstances evidence will be given orally. The affidavits must provide all the evidence the court needs to make a just and reasonable finding in the matter. The ordinary rule is that three sets of affidavits […]
These tools consist of the Forms and Precedents on this website and will guide and assist you in drafting professional, relevant and high quality legal papers. Some examples include: Absolution from the Instance – High Court – Uniform Rule of Court 31 Appeal – Application for leave to appeal in […]