THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 1: FAILURE TO SERVE A REPLY ALLEGING FORGERY LEADS TO JUDGMENT AT TRIAL BEING SET ASIDE

For some time now I have been meaning to write a series on the numerous issues that arise when cases are not pleaded properly.  There are a catalogue of cases where the parties come to court, normally shortly before (sometimes even after) trial and ask for permission to amend.  There are cases where...