Application proceedings
Civil court proceedings usually started by notice of motion and decided mainly on affidavits rather than oral evidence.
Definition
Application proceedings often turn on the founding affidavit, answering affidavit, replying affidavit, annexures, urgency, legal authority, and the exact order requested. They are commonly used for urgent relief, reviews, interdicts, declaratory orders, and other matters suited to affidavit evidence.
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Civil court proceedings usually started by notice of motion and decided mainly on affidavits rather than oral evidence.
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Court application
Urgent application
Interdict
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Civil court proceedings usually started by notice of motion and decided mainly on affidavits rather than oral evidence.
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