Introduction I was recently asked by a reader to explain in very simple terms what interpleader proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court are. I gladly do so hereunder. Definition of interpleader
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Introduction In a summons matter or action legal proceedings a defendant is required to enter an appearance to defend after he or she has been served with summons. In this
Introduction In litigation it is common for a party to the legal proceedings to be in default of those court proceedings. A party may fail to file its papers, especially
Introduction According to various sources a stay of execution or latin “cesset execution” is a court order to temporarily suspend the execution of a court judgment or order. Execution itself
Introduction In this article I wish to deal with what is loosely called the “court of public opinion”. For convenience in this article, I will remove the quotes. The opinion
Introduction When involved in a lawsuit or legal action one needs a legal strategy. A haphazard or random approach usually does not work. In a lawsuit or litigation one can
Introduction During litigation or lawsuits litigants or the parties usually go through a lot of stress or anxiety. It is worse in criminal matters when the accused person faces the
Introduction In my article of 20 June 2024, I wrote about special pleas in legal proceedings. I explained that a special plea is defined as an objection on the basis
Introduction Special pleas are raised as roadblocks in legal proceedings so that cases are not heard or decided on the merits. In this article I give some insights into the
Introduction The term “cause of action” is widely used in legal proceedings and has a special or technical meaning. It is important to understand it due to its significance in
