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Legal Terms – defence
1. In civil proceedings, the response by a defendant to service of a claim. The defendant is required to reply after being served with a claim form or particulars of claim. Part 12 of the *Civil Procedure Rules may be used to enter judgment in default against him if he does not submit a defense. Generally speaking, a defense must be submitted within 14 days of the claim being served. Part 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows the defendant to file a *acknowledgment of service in order to receive an additional 14 days of extension. 2. An issue of law or fact that, if decided in favor of the defendant, will release him entirely or partially from liability in civil and criminal proceedings.
1. In civil proceedings, the response by a defendant to service of a claim. The defendant is required to reply after being served with a claim form or particulars of claim. Part 12 of the *Civil Procedure Rules may be used to enter judgment in default against him if he does not submit a defense. Generally speaking, a defense must be submitted within 14 days of the claim being served. Part 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows the defendant to file a *acknowledgment of service in order to receive an additional 14 days of extension. 2. An issue of law or fact that, if decided in favor of the defendant, will release him entirely or partially from liability in civil and criminal proceedings.
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