Section 64. Defendant to serve defence. (SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 2004

ENACTMENT NO. 10 OF 2004
SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 2004

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.