Section 64. Defendant to serve defence. (SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF SELANGOR) ENACTMENT 2003

ENACTMENT NO. 4 OF 2003
SYARIAH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE (STATE OF SELANGOR) ENACTMENT 2003

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.