High Court (General Issues)

Third Party Discovery

Ancillary Discovery Ancillary discovery is a modern development of older equitable principles whereby a third party might be made a party to proceedings substantially for the purpose of discovery. It goes much further than bringing in the third-party as a witness or in summoning him as a witness to produce documents. … Read the rest

Termination of Proceedings

Various Means of Termination Proceedings may determine other than by reason of a final court order or a settlement. Most of these instances, involve a default by the claimant. The claimant may also discontinue the proceedings either in the context of a settlement or the apprehended failure of the claim.… Read the rest

Summary Summons Procedure

The Summary Procedure There is a summary procedure in the High Court, which may be used in cases where a full hearing or so called “plenary” hearing of witnesses is or may be unnecessary. This may occur where there is little or no dispute as to the fact.… Read the rest

Summary and Special Procedures

There is a summary procedure in the High Court, which may be used in cases where a full hearing or so called “plenary” hearing of witnesses is or may be unnecessary. This may occur where there is little or no dispute as to the fact.… Read the rest

Special Summons Procedure

Overview Special summons usually raise questions of law. Either parties may require make of an affidavit to cross-examine. The Court on hearing of the special summons has a broad discretion to determine questions and issues. It may adjourn the proceedings for preliminary hearing with directions as to pleadings discovery as it may be necessary.… Read the rest

Settlements

General A settlement of proceeding is in agreement in respect of a dispute prior to the final determination by a court of the matters in issue. The settlement is an agreement and contract law applies. A court or court order may or may not be made embodying the settlement.… Read the rest

Mediation

Mediation Mediation is defined as a confidential, facilitative and voluntary process in which parties to a dispute, with the assistance of a mediator, attempt to reach a mutually acceptable agreement to resolve the dispute. It is for the parties to determine the outcome of the mediation.… Read the rest

Masters’ Court

General The Master may with the consent of all parties concerned, try any issue of fact. In any cases in which the Master may make an order, he may also make any supplementary or ancillary order and give any necessary directions. … Read the rest

Discovery Issues

Nature of Discovery Discovery is a process by which parties to litigation and civil proceedings may obtain disclosure of documents within the power, possession or procurement of the other party, which are relevant to the matters in dispute. … Read the rest

Discovery & Inspection

Application for Discovery Discovery is procedure by which one party to a dispute can compel disclosure and production of relevant documents held or other the control of the other party to the dispute. Discovery compels a party to produce documents, even though they help the opponent’s case and harm the own case.… Read the rest