Acknowledgement of Service of Writ of Summons is the document made by the Defendant in relation to cost only proceedings. This document outlines whether the Defendant intends to contest the liability of the costs of the proceedings.
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The document should be signed by the authorised signatory (or directors of a company) and witnessed to complete the formality.
Acknowledgement of Service of Writ of Summons is the document made by the Defendant in relation to cost only proceedings. This document outlines whether the Defendant intends to contest the liability of the costs of the proceedings.
The defendant must acknowledge indicating if he or she wishes to defend the action and file it with the Registry within 10-14 days (depending on the jurisdiction) after service of the writ of summons.
The Document shall be carefully read and drafted by the Defendant/Defendant's agent.
The Document shall be filed with the Registry within 10-14 days (depending on the jurisdiction) after service of the writ of summons.