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What does Rule 10.3 specify regarding the addition of a defendant in an action?
What does Rule 10.3 specify regarding the addition of a defendant in an action?
- The action is considered commenced against the defendant after the case conference.
- The action is regarded as initiated against the defendant upon the amendment date. (correct)
- The action is deemed started against the new defendant from the day of citation.
- The action's commencement against the defendant occurs only after the trial initiation.
Which order is responsible for allowing the court to consolidate multiple related actions?
Which order is responsible for allowing the court to consolidate multiple related actions?
- Order 9, Rule 10.2
- Order 9, Rule 11 (correct)
- Order 8, Rule 5
- Order 10, Rule 4
If a person is to be added as a party, which rule allows them to attend a case conference?
If a person is to be added as a party, which rule allows them to attend a case conference?
- Order 9, Rule 10.2 (correct)
- Order 9, Rule 10.1
- Order 10, Rule 8
- Order 7, Rule 3
What is one possible option for managing multiple related trials according to the content?
What is one possible option for managing multiple related trials according to the content?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about joint trials?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about joint trials?
What does SAPT stand for?
What does SAPT stand for?
What principle should one consider when deciding whether to join a party under the new rules?
What principle should one consider when deciding whether to join a party under the new rules?
What is required for the production of train of inquiry documents under the new rules of Court 2021?
What is required for the production of train of inquiry documents under the new rules of Court 2021?
Which documents are exempt from production according to Order 11, Rule 5.2?
Which documents are exempt from production according to Order 11, Rule 5.2?
Under what condition will the court order the production of documents subject to legal professional privilege?
Under what condition will the court order the production of documents subject to legal professional privilege?
What is the continuing duty to produce documents described in the content?
What is the continuing duty to produce documents described in the content?
What is the timeline for disclosing newly acquired documents as per the Quad 2021 rules?
What is the timeline for disclosing newly acquired documents as per the Quad 2021 rules?
Under what condition will the court order particulars to be provided?
Under what condition will the court order particulars to be provided?
What is required when requests exceed five categories or subcategories?
What is required when requests exceed five categories or subcategories?
What is the first method for amending pleadings?
What is the first method for amending pleadings?
What restriction is placed on amendments made by written agreement?
What restriction is placed on amendments made by written agreement?
If unable to secure written agreement to amend pleadings and less than 14 days from trial, what must you do?
If unable to secure written agreement to amend pleadings and less than 14 days from trial, what must you do?
What must be shown to the court when applying for permission to amend pleadings less than 14 days from trial?
What must be shown to the court when applying for permission to amend pleadings less than 14 days from trial?
What document should be referenced for the principles used by the court in deciding on permissions to amend?
What document should be referenced for the principles used by the court in deciding on permissions to amend?
What action should be taken when needing to correct errors in pleadings?
What action should be taken when needing to correct errors in pleadings?
What must a pleading disclose to avoid being struck out under the first ground for striking out?
What must a pleading disclose to avoid being struck out under the first ground for striking out?
Under the Rules of Court 2021, what is expressly prohibited when considering the first ground for striking out?
Under the Rules of Court 2021, what is expressly prohibited when considering the first ground for striking out?
What does the term 'abuse of process' generally refer to in legal pleadings?
What does the term 'abuse of process' generally refer to in legal pleadings?
Which of the following correctly represents a new ground for striking out introduced in the Rules of Court 2021?
Which of the following correctly represents a new ground for striking out introduced in the Rules of Court 2021?
In order to succeed with a summary judgment application, what must the claimant demonstrate?
In order to succeed with a summary judgment application, what must the claimant demonstrate?
What is a notable feature of the Gabriel Peter case relevant to pleading strikes?
What is a notable feature of the Gabriel Peter case relevant to pleading strikes?
What is the significance of the Old Rules of Court 2014 in understanding current legal practices?
What is the significance of the Old Rules of Court 2014 in understanding current legal practices?
Which of the following would NOT qualify as an abuse of process according to case law?
Which of the following would NOT qualify as an abuse of process according to case law?
Which rule from the Rules of Court 2021 continues the previous prohibition regarding pleadings?
Which rule from the Rules of Court 2021 continues the previous prohibition regarding pleadings?
What is an essential characteristic of summary judgment applications?
What is an essential characteristic of summary judgment applications?
What is the first ground for issuing a third party notice?
What is the first ground for issuing a third party notice?
When can a defendant claim relief from a third party?
When can a defendant claim relief from a third party?
What must a defendant do after issuing a third party notice?
What must a defendant do after issuing a third party notice?
What governs the service of a third party notice?
What governs the service of a third party notice?
What characterizes the third ground for issuing a third party notice?
What characterizes the third ground for issuing a third party notice?
What is necessary for a third party notice to be validly issued?
What is necessary for a third party notice to be validly issued?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for a third party notice?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for a third party notice?
What aspect of the Rules of Court 2021 is crucial when issuing a third party notice?
What aspect of the Rules of Court 2021 is crucial when issuing a third party notice?
Which statement about the remedy in the second ground of a third party notice is true?
Which statement about the remedy in the second ground of a third party notice is true?
What happens if a defendant issues a third party notice without court permission when required?
What happens if a defendant issues a third party notice without court permission when required?
Flashcards
Joining a party
Joining a party
Adding or removing a person as a party in a legal action. Rules govern how this happens, and case law provides guidance.
Case conference
Case conference
A meeting between parties to a case to discuss the case and potentially settle it. Parties can potentially attend.
Consolidating cases
Consolidating cases
Combining multiple related lawsuits into a single action, or hearing them together in a joint trial.
Joint trial
Joint trial
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Consecutive trials
Consecutive trials
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Stay of an action
Stay of an action
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SAPT
SAPT
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Train of Inquiry Documents
Train of Inquiry Documents
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Special Case Exception
Special Case Exception
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Known Adverse Document
Known Adverse Document
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Continuing Duty to Disclose
Continuing Duty to Disclose
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Particulars in court
Particulars in court
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14-Day Timeline
14-Day Timeline
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Summary table - pleading requirements
Summary table - pleading requirements
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What are pleadings?
What are pleadings?
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Amending Pleadings
Amending Pleadings
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Amending pleadings by agreement
Amending pleadings by agreement
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Time limit for agreement-based amendments
Time limit for agreement-based amendments
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Amending pleadings with court permission
Amending pleadings with court permission
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Special Case for Late Amendments
Special Case for Late Amendments
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Principles for court permission
Principles for court permission
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Striking out a pleading
Striking out a pleading
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Reasonable course of action
Reasonable course of action
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Abuse of process
Abuse of process
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Ulterior purpose
Ulterior purpose
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Interest of justice
Interest of justice
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Summary judgment
Summary judgment
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Counterclaim
Counterclaim
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Gabriel Peter Case
Gabriel Peter Case
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Chi Siok Chin Case
Chi Siok Chin Case
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Old Rules of Court 2014
Old Rules of Court 2014
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Third Party Notice
Third Party Notice
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Grounds for Third Party Notice
Grounds for Third Party Notice
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Ground 1: Contribution or Indemnity
Ground 1: Contribution or Indemnity
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Ground 2: Connected Relief or Remedy
Ground 2: Connected Relief or Remedy
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Ground 3: Common Issue Determination
Ground 3: Common Issue Determination
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Serving Third Party Notice
Serving Third Party Notice
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Service Rules for Third Party Notice
Service Rules for Third Party Notice
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Personal Service
Personal Service
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Service Out of Jurisdiction
Service Out of Jurisdiction
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Third Party Proceedings
Third Party Proceedings
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Study Notes
Single Application Pending Trial (SAPT)
- SAPT is a consolidated pretrial application
- Contains all pretrial applications
- Functions as an umbrella application for individual components
When a SAPT is Ordered
- Court orders a SAPT after the filing of evidence in chief
- Or, if the case is not suitable for ordering AICs before document production
SAPT Purpose
- Allows the court to consider all matters to conclude proceedings according to court ideals
- Ideals include fair access to justice, expeditious proceedings, cost-effectiveness, complexity of the claim, difficulty or novelty of issues
SAPT Applications
- Must deal with all necessary matters for the case to proceed efficiently
- Includes a non-exhaustive list of applications
SAPT Checklist
- Required for individual component sequencing
- Filed at least two weeks before case conference
- Ensures court consideration of initial component hearing order
Additional Information
- Applications to add or remove parties, consolidate actions, divide trial issues, and security for costs are included in the SAPT
- A single application does not mean all parts will be heard at one time
- Parties are to confirm preferred sequence, and if disagreements arise, reasons are stated in the SAPT checklist
- Court reviews the SAPT checklist and issues directions
Additional Information on Filing SAPT
- Filing the SAPT is done at least a week before the relevant case conference (RCC)
- The court will review the checklist and give directions for filing SAPT and desired sequencing
- Application timeline - the applying party will have 21 days from the relevant case conference; opposing party then has 21 days to reply
- A court may order a reply-submission supported by authority
Additional Information on Procedure
- The court may order a case conference to further discuss applications
- Forms (B8, B9) need to be completed and filed by relevant parties during or before the conference
- Parties need to identify the sequence of matters, or agree upon it in the checklist
- If parties disagree, the reasons should be documented
Additional Information on Carve-outs
- Some applications are exempted from being part of the SAPT
- These exempted applications may be filed prior to or after the SAPT, or irrespective of it
- Exempted types include, but are not limited to: service, service out of Singapore, etc
Additional Information on Obtaining Court Permission
- Permission may be required if the application is not on the exempt list
- This permission can be sought before or after the SAPT is filed
Additional Information on Amending Pleadings
- Applications to amend pleadings fall under SAPT
- Agreement between parties avoids court permission (not allowed for applications within 14 days of trial)
- Court permission needed for amending in other scenarios
Additional Information on Striking Out
- Striking out a pleading (claimant or defendant) may be an application under the SAPT or filed individually
- Entire case may be struck out as an application under a different rule
- Related application types are to be part of the SAPT
Additional Information on Document Production
- Parties must produce required documents as part of pretrial activities
- Three categories of documents: documents for support, adverse documents, and other related and useful documents
- Documentation standards are in Order 11
- Specific discovery procedure for cases
- Court may issue broader scope of discovery
Third Party Proceedings
- Defendant wants to bring in a third party in the case
- Procedures for such actions are detailed in Order 10
- Objectives are to combine all issues into one set of proceedings, and avoiding conflicting or contradicting judgments
Security for Costs
- Defendant may seek security for costs if claimant may not be able to pay future defendant costs
- Requirements are defined by specific rules
- Conditions for the court to consider security exist in Order 9, Rule 12
- If a company is involved, a reference to Section 388 of the Companies Act may apply
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This quiz covers the Single Application Pending Trial (SAPT), a crucial pretrial application that consolidates all necessary components for efficient case processing. Learn about its purpose, when it is ordered, and the required checklist for applications. Test your knowledge on the procedural aspects of SAPT and its role in the judicial system.