striking out of pleadings; and
judgments in default of
acknowledgment of service or defence.
Early Judgment Applications
Can a party apply for (i) early judgment on some or all of the
issues in dispute, or (ii) the other party s case to be struck
out before trial or substantive hearing of the claim? What is the
timing, applicable procedure and legal standard for such
applications/motions?
Summary judgment
Both the plaintiff and the defendant can apply for summary
judgment on the other party s case under the provisions of
Order 14 of the Grand Court Rules. For the plaintiff this can be a