Close of pleadings Pleadings are considered closed if- either party has joined issue without alleging any new matter, and without adding any further pleading; the last day allowed for filing a replication or subsequent pleading has elapsed and it has not been filed; the parties agree in writing that the […]
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Exception An exception is an interlocutory application procedure. Interlocutory applications are dealt with in the chapter ‘Applications’. Exception can only be taken to a pleading. The purpose is to obtain a speedy and inexpensive decision on a question of law of whether the pleading contains the necessary allegations of fact […]
Pleading stage of proceedings The documents used by a party to proceedings to formulate his case in preparation for the hearing are called ‘pleadings’. The following documents are pleadings: Particulars of claim Declaration Counterclaim Third party claim Interpleader claim Plea, with or without special plea Further pleadings such as rejoinder, […]