Written Statement - Law Dictionary Search Results
Step or proceeding
to construe the expression 'first date for any step or proceeding' to mean the step of filing the written statement, though the date for that purpose may be mentioned in the summons, for the reason that, it is … the summons, for the reason that, it is permissible under the Code for the defendant to file a written statement even thereafter but prior to the first hearing when the Court takes up the case, since there is
letter
letter 1 : a direct written statement addressed to an individual or organization ;broadly : an official communication see also counterletter determination letter : a
specification
a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something: as a : a written statement containing a description of particulars (as of charges or contract terms) b : a written description of an
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Bill in Chancery, or Bill in Equity
Bill in Chancery, or Bill in Equity, a printed or written statement of a plaintiff's case, in the nature of a petition to the Court, praying for some redress. For
Plaint
bound, of common right, to administer justice therein without a special mandate from the Crown. Plaint, includes a written statement pleading, a set off or counter-claim. [The Gujarat Court-fees Act, 2004, s. 2(c)] Means the statement in writing
deposition
is made under oath by a party or witness (as an expert) in response to oral examination or written questions and that is recorded by an authorized officer (as a court reporter) ;broadly : affidavit b : … Latin depositio testimony, from Latin, act of depositing, from deponere to put down, deposit] 1 a : a statement that is made under oath by a party or witness (as an expert) in response to oral examination
True copy
the respondent to understand the charge against him so that he can effectively meet the same in the written statement and prepare his defence. The requirement is, thus, of substance and not of form, T.M. Jacab v. C.
Hearsay evidence
to his means of knowledge, and concerning all the particulars of his statement. Hearsay evidence (whether spoken or written) of a fact, therefore, is not admissible. And this rule is extended to affidavits, which, except on interlocutory
Petition
the Legitimacy Declaration Act, are commenced by petition. As to election petitions, see that title. Petition means a written statement of material facts, requesting the Court to grant the relief or remedy based on those facts. It is
brief
breve short document, summary, from Latin brevis, adjective, short] 1 : a concise statement of a client's case written for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk called also memorandum 2 : a formal
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