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SCHEDULE 1
COURT FEES
Filing VT
1.1 Claim, except as set out below 8,000
1.2 Claim, Maintenance of Family Act (Cap. 42) 3,000
1.3 Claim, Maintenance of Children Act (Cap. 46) 3,000
1.4 Claim, Domestic Violence Protection Order 3,000
1.5 Third party notice 5,000
1.6 Counterclaim 5,000
Execution
Application for enforcement order or enforcement warrant
(one fee for all applications for a judgment) 3,000
1.8 Sale under enforcement warrant 10% of sale
proceeds
Determination of costs
1.9 Application for determination of costs, first instance proceedings 5,000
1.10 If filed more than 28 days after date of final costs order 15,000
Civil Appeals
1.11 Notice of appeal from an interlocutory or final decision 10,000
1.12 Application for determination of costs of appeal proceeding 5,000
If filed more than 28 days after date of final costs order or
any longer period the judge specifies 15,000
PART 2 – SUPREME COURT
Filing
2.1 Claim or any other document initiating a proceeding 20,000
2.2 Counterclaim 15,000
2.3 Third party notice 15,000
Trial
Setting case down for contested trial (including preliminary
hearing of issues), for each estimated day or part of a day of
the trial, payable within 7 days of the proceeding being set
down for trial (or adjournment, if a continued hearing) 30,000
2.5 Penalty if not paid within that 7 days 50% of fee
payable by the party
2.6 Trial, for each day or part of a day the proceeding
exceeds the time estimated 30,000
Execution
2.7 Application for enforcement order or enforcement warrant
(one fee for all applications for a judgment) 10,000
2.8 Sale under enforcement warrant 10% of sale
proceeds
Determination of costs
2.9 Application for determination of costs, first instance proceedings 15,000
2.10 If filed more than 3 months after date of final costs order or
any longer period the judge specifies 45,000
Civil Appeals
2.11 Notice of appeal from an interlocutory or final decision 25,000
2.12 Application for determination of costs of appeal proceeding 15,000
2.13 If filed more than 3 months after date of final costs order or
any longer period the judge specifies 45,000
PART 3 – DOCUMENTS
3.1 Copy of a document, per page 150
3.2 Certifying a copy as a true copy, per page extra 50
Registration or authentication of a document by the Registrar of the
Court. 5,000
SCHEDULE 2
COSTS, MAGISTRATES’ COURT
ITEM | LOW SCALE VT | HIGH SCALE VT | |
1. For drafting and settling claim (including counterclaim) | 5,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
2. For drafting and settling defence (including any set-off) | 5,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
3. For drafting and settling any other application to the court, including an application for enforcement and a judgment order | 3,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 |
4. For preparation for trial only | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
5. For any court appearance including for entry of default judgment, but not for trial or adjournment | 10,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
6. For court appearance for adjournment | 3,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 |
7. First day appearance, for each half day or part of a half day | 16,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 |
8. Each subsequent half day | 2/3 of half day rate | 2/3 of half day rate | 2/3 of half day rate |
9. Discretionary items (give details of each) | Amount determined by the magistrate |
SCHEDULE 3
FORMS
Title | Rule No. | |
1 | Heading, Supreme Court | 2.5 |
2 | Heading, Magistrates’ Court | 2.5 |
3 | Sworn statement | 2.5 |
4 | Third party notice | 3.7 |
5 | Claim, Supreme Court | 4.3 |
6 | Claim, Magistrates’ Court | 4.3 |
7 | Response | 4.4 |
8 | Defence | 4.5 |
9 | Reply | 4.6 |
10 | Application | 7.2 |
11 | List of disclosed documents | 8.5 |
12 | Request for default judgment – fixed amount | 9.2 |
13 | Request for default judgment – damages | 9.3 |
14 | Application to set aside default judgment | 9.5 |
15 | Application for summary judgment | 9.6 |
16 | Offer of settlement | 9.7 |
17 | Application for judgment – default after settlement | 9.7 |
18 | Notice of discontinuance | 9.9 |
19 | Certificate about telephone evidence | 11.8 |
20 | Summons to give evidence and produce documents | 11.14 |
21 | Enforcement order | 14.2 |
22 | Enforcement warrant, money order | 14.2 |
23 | Enforcement warrant, non-money order | 14.2 |
24 | Summons to debtor | 14.3 |
25 | Application for enforcement warrant | 14.12 |
26 | Notice about redirection of earnings | 14.29 |
27 | Summons – non-money order | 14.37 |
28 | Claim for release | 16.4 |
29 | Certificate of account | 16.13 |
30 | Claim for domestic violence protection order | 16.16 |
31 | Sworn statement – domestic violence | 16.16 |
32 | Domestic violence protection order | 16.17 |
33 | Appeal | 16.28 |
34 | Claim for judicial review | 17.4 |
35 | Notice of beginning or ceasing to act | 18.8 |
36 | General warrant | 18.15 |
Form 1 Heading, Supreme Court (r.2.5)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_____________________________
Claimant's name
_____________________________
_____________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
(list any other parties, e.g. other defendants, third parties)
(TITLE OF DOCUMENT)
_____________________________________________
Form 2 Heading, Magistrates’ Court (r.2.5)
IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
(list any other parties, e.g. other defendants, third parties)
(TITLE OF DOCUMENT)
Form 3 Sworn statement (r.2.5)
IN THE ____________COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
SWORN STATEMENT
I, __________________________________ of ___________________________________,
name of person making statement address and occupation
swear the following is true:
1.
2.
3.
SWORN by )
)
_______________________________ )__________________________________
name of person making statement ) signature of person making statement
on _____________________________
date
BEFORE ME
_________________________________
Signature of witness
Commissioner for Oaths OR Notary Public
Form 4 Third party notice (r.3.7)
IN THE ____________COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
AND
_______________________________
Third party's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Third party’s lawyer’s name or Third party's address
THIRD PARTY NOTICE
TO ____________________________________
Name of third party
of ____________________________________
Address of third party
1. I, _______________________________ of _________________________________
Defendant’s name Defendant’s address
claim _________________________________________________________________
details of contribution, indemnity or other remedy claimed by defendant against third party
because ______________________________________________________________
reasons for claim against third party
2. You are a party to these proceedings from the date this notice is served on you.
____________________________________________
Signature of defendant’s lawyer, or defendant if defendant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of defendant's lawyer
OR
Defendant's name and address, if defendant does
not have a lawyer
Form 5 Supreme Court Claim (r.4.3)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
SUPREME COURT CLAIM
If for fixed amount:
Date of filing:___________________________ The Claimant Claims:
Filed by: ___________________________ Interest:
Address for ___________________________ Filing and Service Fees: __________
Service ___________________________ Total claimed __________
name and address of Claimant's lawyer and costs
OR Claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Set out details of claim in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
Signed by the Claimant OR Claimant’s lawyer )
at ______________________ ) ___________________________
Place ) Signature of claimant OR claimant’s lawyer
on ______________________ )
Date )
IMPORTANT: To (name of defendant)
YOU MUST READ THIS CLAIM AND THE ATTACHED NOTES. YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT A LAWYER. YOU MUST RETURN THE RESPONSE FORM TO THE COURT.
YOU MUST TAKE ACTION QUICKLY.
COURT CLAIM
NOTES FOR DEFENDANTS
You have been served with a claim in legal proceedings. You are the defendant. This claim is made against you personally or as the representative of the defendant.
YOU MUST TAKE ACTION QUICKLY
1. Complete the attached RESPONSE form.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 14 days from when you received the Claim.
2. If you have ticked box 2 or 3 on the Response form, you must file a DEFENCE form.
Set out in the Defence why you dispute part or all of the claim.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 28 days from when you received the claim.
3. If you have ticked box 4 on the Response form, you must file a Defence (see paragraph 2) and a COUNTERCLAIM.
Set out in the Counterclaim what you are claiming against the claimant.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 28 days from when you received the claim.
WARNING: If you do not take action as required then the claimant can sign judgment against you. This means the claimant will win the case. You can then only reopen the case on the Order of a Judge or Magistrate if you have good reason.
Form 6 Magistrates’ Court Claim (r.4.3)
IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
MAGISTRATES’ COURT CLAIM
If for fixed amount:
Date of filing:___________________________ The Claimant Claims:
Filed by: ___________________________ Interest:
Address for ___________________________ Filing and Service Fees: ___________
Service ___________________________ Total claimed: __________
name and address of Claimant's lawyer and costs
OR Claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
DATE OF FIRST HEARING:___________
YOU MUST ATTEND COURT ON THIS DATE
Set out details of claim in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
Signed by the Claimant OR Claimant’s lawyer)
at _______________________________ ) ___________________________
Place ) Signature of Claimant or claimant’s lawyer
on _______________________________ )
Date
IMPORTANT: To (name of defendant)
YOU MUST READ THIS CLAIM AND THE ATTACHED NOTES. YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT A LAWYER. YOU MUST RETURN THE RESPONSE FORM TO THE COURT.
YOU MUST TAKE ACTION QUICKLY.
COURT CLAIM
NOTES FOR DEFENDANTS
You have been served with a claim in legal proceedings. You are the defendant. This claim is made against you personally or as the representative of the defendant.
YOU MUST TAKE ACTION QUICKLY
1. Complete the attached RESPONSE form.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 14 days from when you received the Claim.
2. If you have ticked box 2 or 3 on the Response form, you must file a DEFENCE form.
Set out in the Defence why you dispute part or all of the claim.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 28 days from when you received the claim.
3. If you have ticked box 4 on the Response form, you must file a Defence (see paragraph 2) and a COUNTERCLAIM.
Set out in the Counterclaim what you are claiming against the claimant.
Take or send one copy to the Court.
Take or send one copy to the Claimant.
These copies must be actually with the Court and Claimant in 28 days from when you received the claim.
WARNING: If you do not take action as required then the claimant can sign judgment against you. This means the claimant will win the case. You can then only reopen the case on the Order of a Judge or Magistrate if you have good reason.
Form 7 Response (r.4.4)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
RESPONSE
The defendant's address for service of documents is:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Defendant's address for service
You must tell the court and the other parties immediately if you change this address
I have received a copy of the Claim in this case.
Please tick appropriate box or boxes
1. I agree the claim is correct.
2. I dispute part of the claim.
3. I dispute all of the claim.
4. I want to make a counterclaim.
(
(For a proceeding in the Magistrates’ Court)
If the defendant objects to the place where the proceeding is to be dealt with:
4. I object to this proceeding being dealt with at ________________.
place
YOU MUST return this form to court, and serve a copy on the claimant, within 14 days from when you received the claim. If you have ticked box 2 or 3 you must file a defence, and serve a copy on the claimant, in 28 days from when you received the claim. If you have ticked box 4 you must file a defence and counterclaim, and serve them on the claimant, in 28 days from when you received the claim.
_____________________________________
Signature of defendant’s lawyer, or defendant if defendant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of defendant's lawyer
OR Defendant's name and address, if defendant does
not have a lawyer
Form 8 Defence (r.4.5)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
DEFENCE
Set out details of defence in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
3.
Signed by the Defendant OR defendant’s lawyer
at ______________________ ) ______________________________
Place ) Defendant's signature OR defendant’s lawyer’s signature
on ______________________ )
Date )
Date of filing:_________________________ If the defendant has not filed a response:
Filed by: _________________________ The defendant’s address for service is:
_________________________ _______________________________
_________________________ _______________________________
name and address of defendant's lawyer
OR Defendant's name and address, if defendant does
not have a lawyer
Form 9 Reply (r.4.6)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
REPLY
Set out details of reply in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
3.
______________________________________________
Signature of claimant’s lawyer, or claimant if claimant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's lawyer
OR claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Form 10 Application (r.7.2)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPLICATION
______________________________________ of _________________________________
Applicant’s name applicant’s address
applies for:
Set out details of application in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
on the grounds that:
set out reasons for making application in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
_______________________________________________
Signature of applicant’s lawyer, or applicant if applicant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of applicant's lawyer
OR applicant's name and address, if applicant does
not have a lawyer
Form 11 List of documents (r.8.5)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
Claimant's name
_____________________________
_____________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
______________________________
Defendant's name
______________________________
______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
(CLAIMANT’S/DEFENDANT’S) LIST OF DOCUMENTS
I, _____________________________________ the Claimant / Defendant
Name of person making statement
swear the following is true:
1. I understand my obligation to disclose documents.
2. To the best of my knowledge I have disclosed all documents that I must disclose.
3. The documents relating to this proceeding that are or have been in my control are listed in Schedules 1 and 2.
4. I have in my possession the documents listed in Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1.
5. I have had in my possession the documents listed in Schedule 2 but no longer have them in my possession.
6. I claim the documents listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1 are privileged because
set out reasons
7. I do not have and have not had control of any other documents relating to this proceeding.
SCHEDULE 1
List documents
SCHEDULE 1
Part 2
List documents
SCHEDULE 2
SWORN by )
)
________________________________ ) _______________________________
Name of person making statement ) Signature of person making statement
on _____________________________
date
BEFORE ME
_____________________________________
Signature of witness
A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Vanuatu OR
Commissioner for oaths OR Notary Public
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Name and address of claimant's/defendant’s lawyer
OR Claimant's/defendant’s name and address, if claimant/defendant does
not have a lawyer
Form 12 Request for default judgment, fixed amount (r.9.2)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
REQUEST FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT (FIXED AMOUNT)
______________________________________ of __________________________________
Claimant’s name claimant’s address
Requests the court to give default judgment against the defendant on the ground that the defendant has not filed a ___________________________________________
after being
response within 14 days OR defence within 28 days
served with the claim in this proceeding.
The Claimant Claims:
Interest:
Filing and Service Fees:
Costs: ______________
Total Claimed: ______________
_______________________________________________
Signature of claimant’s lawyer, OR signature of claimant if claimant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's lawyer
OR claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Form 13 Request for default judgment, damages (r.9.3)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
REQUEST FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT (DAMAGES)
______________________________________ of __________________________________
Claimant’s name claimant’s address
1. requests the court to give default judgment against the defendant on the ground that the defendant has not filed a _________________________________________
after
response within 14 days OR defence within 28 days
being served with the claim in this proceeding; and
2. asks the court to determine the amount of damages.
_________________________________________________
Signature of claimant’s lawyer, OR signature of claimant if claimant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's lawyer
OR claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Form 14 Application to set aside default judgment (r.9.5)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO____OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPLICATION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
1. ____________________________________ of ________________________________
Applicant’s name applicant’s address
applies for the default judgment signed against the applicant on ___________________ to be
date of judgment
set aside.
2. The applicant did not respond to the claim or defend the claim because:
Set out reasons
3. The applicant’s defence to the claim is:
Set out details of defence
_______________________________________________
Signature of applicant’s lawyer, or applicant if applicant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:_________________________
Filed by: _________________________ The applicant’s address for service is:
_________________________ _______________________________
_________________________ _______________________________
name and address of defendant's lawyer
OR Defendant's name and address, if defendant does
not have a lawyer
Form 15 Application for summary judgment (r.9.6)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPLICATION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
DATE OF FIRST HEARING:___________
YOU MUST ATTEND COURT ON THIS DATE
___________________________________ of ____________________________________
Applicant’s name applicant’s address
applies for summary judgment against the defendant.
The applicant believes the defendant has no real prospect of defending the applicant’s claim because:
Set out reasons in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
3.
_______________________________________________
Signature of applicant’s lawyer, or applicant if applicant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of applicant's lawyer
OR applicant's name and address, if applicant does
not have a lawyer
Form 16 Offer to settle claim (r.9.7)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant's lawyer’s name or claimant’s address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant's lawyer’s name or defendant’s address
OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIM
The ________________ offers to settle this claim:
Claimant or Defendant
If for money settlement:
1. by _______________________ VT ______________ .
accepting OR paying insert amount
This amount includes VT____________ for interest and ________________ VT__________
insert amount includes OR does not include insert amount
for costs.
2. VT______________ is to be paid by __________________________________________
insert amount insert date OR if by instalments, state how amount is to be paid
3. The ________________ has _______ days from the date below to accept this offer.
Claimant or defendant number of days
AND / OR
if for settlement other than money:
4. by _______________________________________________________________________
set out details of offer
5. ____________________________________ is to be done by _______________________
set out what is to be done date
6. The ____________________ has __________ from the date below to accept this offer.
Claimant or Defendant number of days
Signed by the _______________________ lawyer at ____________________________
Claimant's or Defendant's Place
on ______________________
Date
_____________________________
Signature of Claimant’s / Defendant’s lawyer
4. To accept this offer, sign below, file this with the court and notify the other party.
Signed by the _______________________ lawyer at ____________________________
Claimant's or Defendant's Place
on ______________________
Date
____________________________
Signature of Claimant’s Defendant’s lawyer
Filed on __________________________ (Seal of court)
date of filing
Form 17 Application for judgment, settlement (r.9.7)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPLICATION FOR JUDGMENT (SETTLEMENT)
DATE OF FIRST HEARING:___________
YOU MUST ATTEND COURT ON THIS DATE
______________________________________ of __________________________________
Claimant’s OR Defendant’s name claimant’s OR defendant’s address
applies for judgment against the _______________________ on the ground that:
defendant OR claimant
1. the claimant and defendant agreed to settle this proceeding as set out in the attached settlement form filed on ___________________________.
date of filing settlement form
2. the _____________________________ has not paid as agreed in the settlement form.
defendant OR claimant
OR
the _____________________________ has not complied with the terms of the
defendant OR claimant
settlement form.
_________________________________________________
Signature of claimant’s / defendant’s lawyer, OR signature of
claimant / defendant if claimant / defendant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's / defendant’s lawyer
OR claimant's / defendant’s name and address, if claimant / defendant does not have a lawyer
Form 18 Notice of discontinuance (r.9.9)
IN THE ____________COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE
TO ____________________________________
Name of defendant
The claimant has discontinued this proceeding against you.
____________________________________________
Signature of claimant’s lawyer, or claimant if claimant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's lawyer or
claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Form 19 Certificate of telephone evidence (r.11.8)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
CERTIFICATE OF TELEPHONE EVIDENCE
I __________________________________ of ___________________________________
name of magistrate, police officer or chief address
certify that:
1. I was present when ____________________________ gave evidence by telephone at
name of witness
_______________________________ on ____________________ at _____________.
place evidence given date evidence given time
2. _________________________________ is personally known to me.
name of witness
3. _________________________________ seemed to give the evidence freely.
name of witness
Signed by ____________________________________________________________
name of magistrate, police officer or chief
at ______________________ ) ___________________________
Place ) Signature
on ______________________ )
Date )
Before me
___________________________________ ____________________________
Witness' signature
___________________________________
Name and address of witness
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of claimant's/defendant’s lawyer
or claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
Form 20 Summons to give evidence and produce documents (r.11.14)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
SUMMONS TO ATTEND COURT, GIVE EVIDENCE AND PRODUCE DOCUMENTS
TO: ________________________________ of ___________________________________
Name of person summoned address
You must attend the ________________ Court at __________________________________
Supreme OR Magistrates’ place
on _______________________________ at ______________________________________
date time
1. to give evidence in this proceeding at the request of __________________________
name of party issuing summons
AND / OR
2. you must bring the following documents and / or objects with you:
list documents and objects
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
WARNING: If you do not come to court, you may be arrested, brought to court and fined or put in prison.
Form 21 Enforcement order (r.14.2)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
ENFORCEMENT ORDER
THE COURT ORDERS THAT:
___________________________________ must:
Name of enforcement debtor
Set out details of order in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
Form 22 Enforcement warrant (money order) (r.14.2)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
ENFORCEMENT WARRANT (MONEY ORDER)
TO: __________________________________, ____________________________
Name of enforcement officer title of enforcement officer
Name of enforcement debtor:
Enforcement debtor’s address:
Amount recoverable under this warrant:
Debt: VT
Interest: VT
Enforcement costs: VT ______________
Total: VT ______________
YOU are authorised to:
Set out details of actions authorised under warrant in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
This warrant ends on _________________________________
Date warrant ends
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
Form 23 Enforcement warrant (non-money order) (r.14.2)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
ENFORCEMENT WARRANT (NON-MONEY ORDER)
TO: _________________________________ , _____________________________
Name of enforcement officer title of enforcement officer
Name of person against whom order made:
Address of person against whom order made:
YOU are authorised to:
Set out details of actions authorised under warrant in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
This warrant ends on _________________________________
Date warrant ends
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
Form 24 Summons under enforcement order (money order) (r.14.3)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
SUMMONS TO ATTEND ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE AND PRODUCE DOCUMENTS (MONEY ORDER)
TO: ________________________________ of ___________________________________
Name of enforcement debtor address
The __________________ Court made an enforcement order against you on ____________.
Supreme OR Magistrates’ date order made
You must attend the enforcement conference at the ______________Court at ____________
Supreme OR Magistrates’ place
on _______________________________ at _____________________________________
date time
to say how you will comply with the Enforcement Order.
2. You must bring with you sufficient documents to enable you to give a fair and accurate picture of your financial circumstances.
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
WARNING: If you do not come to court, you may be arrested, brought to court and fined or put in prison.
Form 25 Application for enforcement warrant (r.14.12)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPLICATION FOR ENFORCEMENT WARRANT
__________________________________ of _____________________________________
Applicant’s name applicant’s address
applies for an enforcement warrant against:
__________________________________________________________________________
name of enforcement debtor OR person against enforcement order made
on the grounds that:
1. An enforcement order was issued by the ___________________ court on ____________
Supreme OR Magistrates’ date
requiring _________________________________________________ to do the following:
name of enforcement debtor OR person against whom enforcement order made
set out details of enforcement order
2. The enforcement debtor has not complied with the order
____________________________________
Signature of applicant’s lawyer OR
applicant if applicant does not have a lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of defendant's lawyer OR
Defendant's name and address, if defendant does not have a lawyer
Form 26 Notice about redirection of earnings (r.14.29)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
NOTICE ABOUT REDIRECTION OF EARNINGS
TO:
___________________________________ of ____________________________________
Name of employer address of employer’s place of business
1. The _______________Court has issued an enforcement warrant for the redirection of the
Supreme OR Magistrates’
earnings of _______________________________________ who is employed by you.
name of enforcement debtor
2. The warrant has been served on you.
3. Under the warrant, you must:
(a) deduct the amount stated in the warrant from the earnings of ______________________
name of enforcement debtor
(unless the amount remaining to be paid is less); and
(b) pay that amount to _____________________________ whose name is in the warrant.
name of enforcement creditor
However, if the deduction amount would leave _________________________ with less
name of enforcement debtor
than _________________________in take-home pay, you must deduct only what will leave
amount of take-home pay fixed by court
him / her with ____________________________ in take-home pay.
amount of take-home pay fixed by court
4. If you are not the employer of __________________________________, or stop being
name of enforcement debtor
his / her employer, you must notify the __________________ Court as soon as practicable.
Supreme OR Magistrates’
____________________________________
Signature of enforcement creditor’s lawyer OR
enforcement creditor, if enforcement creditor does not have a lawyer
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of enforcement creditor's lawyer OR
enforcement creditor's name and address, if he / she does
not have a lawyer
Form 27 Summons under enforcement order (non-money)(r. 14.37)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
SUMMONS TO ATTEND ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE AND PRODUCE DOCUMENTS (NON-MONEY ORDER)
TO: _________________________________ of __________________________________
Name of person against whom order made address
The ____________________Court made an enforcement order against you on __________.
Supreme OR Magistrates’ date order made
You must attend the enforcement conference at the ______________Court at ____________
Supreme OR Magistrates’ place
on _______________________________ at __________________________________:
date time
to say how you will comply with the Enforcement Order made against you
You must bring with you sufficient documents to enable you to tell the court how you propose to comply with the enforcement order.
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
WARNING: If you do not come to court, you may be arrested, brought to court and fined or put in prison.
Form 28 Claim for Release (r.16.4)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
CLAIM FOR RELEASE
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
Address for ___________________________
Service ___________________________
name and address of Claimant's lawyer
OR Claimant's name and address, if claimant does
not have a lawyer
The claimant claims the release of __________________________________ on the grounds:
Name of person being held unlawfully
Set out details of claim in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
Signed by or on behalf of the Claimant )
at ______________________ ) ___________________________
Place ) Signature of claimant OR person on ) behalf of the claimant
on ______________________ )
Date )
Form 29 Certificate of account (r.16.13)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO _____ OF ______
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNT
I __________________________________ of ____________________________________
name of accounting party address
certify that:
1. The account of ________________________________________________________
state transactions
has been taken in accordance with the order of the Supreme Court dated _________________
date of order
2. A copy of the account is attached.
Signed by ____________________________________________________________
name of person taking the account
at ______________________ ) ___________________________
Place ) Signature
on ______________________ )
Date )
Before me
___________________________________ ____________________________
Witness' signature
___________________________________
Name and address of witness
Form 30 Claim for Domestic Violence Protection Order (r. 16.16)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO _____ OF ______
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
✏......................................................Write your full name
............................................................................................................ Write your address
BETWEEN:
Claimant
✏
......................................................
Write full name of defendant
.......................................................
Write address of defendant
AND:
Defendant
CLAIM FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER
Non violence
Exclusive occupation
c) Non Molestation
I, .................................................................................................................
(✏Write the full name of the applicant here)
of..............................................................................................................
(✏Write the applicant’s address)
APPLY for the following orders (delete as appropriate)
Non Violence
(b) Exclusive Occupation of the home situated at .............................................
(Give full address)
(c) Non Molestation Order
(d) Costs
FOR:
Give name(s): ......................................................................................
......................................................................................................
MY GROUNDS are set out in the sworn statement attached.
DATED
Signed:
I, .................................................................of...........................................
AGREE to obey any order this Court may make against me for costs or damages if the Court finds that I should not have made this application.
..................................................................
Signed by the claimant
Form 31 Sworn Statement (Domestic Violence) (r.16.16)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO _____ OF ______
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
✏
......................................................................................................................
Write your full name and address here
Write your name here
BETWEEN:
Claimant
✏
.........................................................
.........................................................
Write the defendant’s name and address here
AND: Respondent
Defendant
SWORN STATEMENT OF
...............................................................................................................
name of person making statement
I ✏........................................................................(Write your full name)
of: ✏...................................................................................................
(Write your full address)
swear the following is true: -
(Write the names of the child or children on the lines below)
✏....................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
(State the relationship between yourself and the defendant on the line below)
✏...................................................................................................
4. The home where I/ and the children (Cross out if you are only applying for yourself) live is at: ...........................................................................................
5. The defendant lives: (If the defendant lives with you write WITH US✏.................
If the defendant lives somewhere else write where this is:✏.................................................................................................
6. My work is:✏.....................................................................................
7. If you have been to see a doctor or have taken any of the children to see a doctor because of what happened you should tick the box and staple or clip the doctor’s note to this form.
8. I believe I need these orders for my/our protection (Cross out OUR if you are just applying for yourself)
9. Write down what happened and what the respondent has done or has threatened to do to make you ask the court to help you
✏...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(continue on separate handwritten paper if necessary)
SWORN )
)
this day of )
(This must be signed in front of a Commissioner for Oaths. If you cannot find a Commissioner for Oaths you may swear this is true
in front of the Magistrate)
BEFORE ME
.........................................................................A COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS
Form 32 Order (Domestic Violence) (r. 16.17)
IN THE _____________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO _____ OF _____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
Claimant’s full name and address
BETWEEN:
Claimant
Defendant’s full name and address
AND:
Defendant
ORDER (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
Non violence
Exclusive occupation
Non molestation
ON................................................. THE COURT heard an application from
date of hearing
.............................................................................................(Claimant)
name of claimant
and READING the Documents placed before the court, the COURT MAKES THE
FOLLOWING ORDER(S) against the Defendant: -
Set out details of orders
THE COURT ORDERS that .................................(insert name) must serve this order on the Defendant ..................................................(insert name) and ...................................(insert name) must serve a copy on the Police. If the Defendant ..........................................................(Insert name) does not obey all of these orders then the police must arrest him/her and bring him/her to court as quickly as possible.
WARNING TO THE DEFENDANT
If you do not obey these orders then you can be arrested. You will then be brought before the court and may be fined and/or sent to prison.
(If the order was made without the defendant being present)
The next hearing of this matter is on:...............................................................
date of hearing
YOU MUST ATTEND
If you disagree with this order you should go to the court and ask for an earlier hearing date.
DATED
Signed:
Magistrate/Supreme Court Judge.
Form 33- Appeal (r 16.28)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL APPEAL CASE NO___ OF _____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Appellant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Appellant’s lawyer’s name or Appellant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
APPEAL
______________________________________ of _______________________________________________________
Appellant’s name Appellant’s address
Appeal for:
Set out details of appeal in numbered paragraphs.
1.
2.
On the grounds that:
Set out reasons for making appeal in numbered paragraphs.
1.
2.
Date of filing: ___________________________________
Filed by: ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
name and address of appellant’s lawyer or
appellant’s name and address, if appellant does not have a lawyer
Form 34 - Claim for judicial review (r.17.4)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
CLAIM FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
Address for ___________________________
Service ___________________________
name and address of Claimant's lawyer OR Claimant's name and address,
if claimant does not have a lawyer
The Claimant claims
a declaration that ______________________________________________ is of no effect
name of enactment
OR
a mandatory order requiring ____________________________________________ to
name of person
___________________________________________________________________
set out desired action
OR
an order prohibiting __________________________________________________ from
name of person
__________________________________________________________________
set out action to be prohibited
OR
a quashing order that __________________________________________________ by
describe decision
__________________________________________________________ is quashed.
name of person who made decision
Set out grounds supporting claim in numbered paragraphs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Signed by the Claimant OR Claimant’s lawyer )
at ______________________ ) ________________________
Place ) Signature of claimant OR claimant’s lawyer
on ______________________ )
Date )
Form 35 Notice of beginning or ceasing to act (r.18.8)
IN THE ____________COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
NOTICE OF BEGINNING / CEASING TO ACT
I, ________________________________________________________________
Lawyer’s name
of ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ name and address of firm
have ________________ to act for the _________________ in this proceeding.
begun OR ceased Claimant OR Defendant
____________________________________________
Signature of lawyer
Date of filing:___________________________
Filed by: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
name and address of lawyer
Form 36 General warrant (r.18.15)
IN THE ___________ COURT OF CIVIL CASE NO_____ OF ____
THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(CIVIL JURISDICTION)
BETWEEN
_______________________________
Claimant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Claimant’s lawyer’s name or Claimant's address
AND
_______________________________
Defendant's name
_______________________________
_______________________________
Defendant’s lawyer’s name or Defendant's address
GENERAL WARRANT
TO: ________________________________________________________________
Name of enforcement officer title of enforcement officer
Name of person against whom warrant issued:
Address of person against whom order made:
YOU are authorised to:
Set out details of actions authorised under warrant in numbered paragraphs
1.
2.
This warrant ends on _________________________________
Date warrant ends
Seal of court
________________________________ ____________________
Signature of judge / magistrate date
SCHEDULE 4
FLOW CHARTS
ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY ORDER
(SUPREME COURT AND MAGISTRATES’ COURT)
Judgment for claimant for fixed amount
court immediately asks defendant how he/she will pay
court fixes time for questioning defendant
agreement
OR
examination
enforcement order that debtor will
- pay by set date
- pay by instalments
if doesn't pay
consent enforcement order
creditor applies for enforcement
warrant (files warrant + sworn statement)
if defendant does not pay under enforcement order
if defendant pays,
no further action
creditor applies for
enforcement warrant
(files warrant + sworn
statement)
hearing
court issues enforcement warrant
no hearing
ENFORCEMENT OF NON-MONEY ORDER
(SUPREME COURT AND MAGISTRATES’ COURT)
Judgment for claimant
court immediately asks defendant how he/she will comply with order
agreement
Court fixes time for questioning
OR
examination
enforcement order against defendant in terms of judgment
if defendant doesn't comply
consent enforcement order
claimant applies for enforcement
warrant (files warrant + sworn statement)
if defendant complies,
no further action
if defendant does not comply with enforcement order
claimant applies for
enforcement warrant
(files warrant + sworn
statement)
hearing
court issues enforcement warrant
no hearing
SUPREME COURT
DEFENDED PROCEEDING
Claim filed
Served on defendant
Defendant's Response
Defendant's Defence (+ counterclaim)
filed & served on claimant
Claimant's Reply (+ defence to counterclaim)
filed & served on defendant
Defendant's Reply to counterclaim filed &
served on claimant
Interlocutory applications if any by claimant or defendant
Conference 1
Disclosure
Pre-trial Conference
Hearing
Orders on interlocutory applications
Judgment
Enforcement procedure
(see separate flow chart).
SUPREME COURT
UNDEFENDED PROCEEDING
Claim filed
Served on defendant
Response filed by defendant No response or defence filed by
& served on claimant defendant after 14 days
No Defence filed by defendant
after 28 days
Sworn proof of service and request
for judgment filed by claimant
Default judgment in favour of claimant served on defendant
Enforcement procedure
(see separate flow chart)
MAGISTRATES’ COURT PROCEEDINGS
Claim filed
Court seals and returns with court date
Served on Defendant
No response and no defence, or no defence, filed by defendant
Defendant’s response
Sworn proof of service filed by claimant
Defendant’s Defence
(& counterclaim) filed & served on claimant
Court will consider any pre trial issues at first court date and either fix further court date or trial date
Default judgement in
favour of claimant
Enforcement procedure
(see separate flow chart)
Trial
Judgment
Enforcement procedure
(see separate flow chart)
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