This document is an affidavit in support of an application in the High Court of Uganda. The applicant, ABC, claims they were never served summons regarding a civil suit filed against them by XYZ. ABC further states they have a good defense against the suit and are not actually indebted to XYZ for the sum claimed. The affidavit requests the court allow ABC to appear and defend the suit so that it can be determined on its merits in the interest of justice and equity.
Original Description:
leave to appear and defend
Original Title
Affidavit in Support of Appln. for Leave of Court to Appear & Defend
This document is an affidavit in support of an application in the High Court of Uganda. The applicant, ABC, claims they were never served summons regarding a civil suit filed against them by XYZ. ABC further states they have a good defense against the suit and are not actually indebted to XYZ for the sum claimed. The affidavit requests the court allow ABC to appear and defend the suit so that it can be determined on its merits in the interest of justice and equity.
This document is an affidavit in support of an application in the High Court of Uganda. The applicant, ABC, claims they were never served summons regarding a civil suit filed against them by XYZ. ABC further states they have a good defense against the suit and are not actually indebted to XYZ for the sum claimed. The affidavit requests the court allow ABC to appear and defend the suit so that it can be determined on its merits in the interest of justice and equity.
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO……………. OF……………… (ARISING FROM CIVIL SUIT NO…………. OF ……………….) ABC……………………………………………………….… APPLICANT/DEFENDANT VERSUS XYZ…………………………………………………….……RESPONDENT/PLAINTIFF AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION 1. That I am a male adult Ugandan of sound mind, the applicant in this matter and swear this affidavit in that capacity. 2. That the respondent instituted civil suit no…………of…………………. against the applicant in the High Court of Uganda at…………………………….……… 3. That the applicant was never served with summons in summary suit and only got to know of the case through my lawyer who informed me that a suit had been filed against me in this court. 4. That I am not indebted to the respondent in the sum claimed in the suit. 5. That I have a good defence to the suit and a copy of my draft written statement of defence is attached hereto and marked annexture ‘A’. 6. That it is in the interest of justice and equity that the application for leave to appear and defend is allowed so that the suit is heard and determined on its merits. 7. That I certify that whatever I have stated herein above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Sworn at Kampala by the said …………………………………… ABC DEPONENT this ………. Day of……………… 20..... BEFORE ME ………………………………………………... COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS Drawn and Filed by: Justice Centres Uganda