HOW TO DEFEND A CLAIM
1.Steps to take after you are served with a Writ of Summons

2.Steps to take after you are served with an Originating Summons

3.WHEN DO THE PLEADINGS CLOSED?
The pleadings (in the case of a Writ action) or exchange of Affidavits (in the case of an OS action) will be closed when the respective parties have filed the following:
For Writ of Summons
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For Originating Summons
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Plaintiff's Writ
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Plaintiff's Originating Summons
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Plaintiff’s Statement of Claim
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Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Support15
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Defendant’s Statement of Defence
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Defendant's Affidavit in Opposition
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Defendant’s Counterclaim (if any)
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Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Reply
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Plaintiff’s Reply to Defence (if any)
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Plaintiff’s Defence to Counterclaim (if any)
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Defendant’s Reply to Plaintiffs’ Reply to Defence
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