Section 64. Defendant to serve defence. (SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

ENACTMENT NO. 13 OF 2002
SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

PART VIII - PLEADINGS

Section 64. Defendant to serve defence.

(1) A defendant who disputes his liability for the whole or part of any claim in the action may—

(a)

at any time before the day of appearance, serve on the plaintiff a defence; or

(b)

appear on the day of appearance and dispute the plaintiff’s claim.

(2) Where a defendant appears in Court and disputes the plaintiff’s claim, the Court may order him to serve a defence within such time as it may direct.

(3) A defence shall be in Form MS 16.