Defending Security Of Costs

To draft a reply submission, consider the following points:
- Plaintiff's Residential Address: Emphasize that the lack of a residential address in Malaysia does not automatically imply avoidance or non-residence. Highlight any temporary stay or alternative addresses if available.
- Insufficient Assets in Malaysia: Argue that having insufficient assets in Malaysia doesn't necessarily mean the Plaintiff cannot meet the legal costs. Provide evidence of financial stability or assets in other jurisdictions.
- Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act *: Clarify that while Pakistan isn't a party to the Act, this doesn't inherently impact the merits of the case. The judgment can still be pursued through other legal mechanisms.
- Unpaid Legal Fees: Provide any context or reasons for the non-payment of fees, such as disputes over fee amounts or temporary financial difficulties. Stress that this does not reflect the overall ability to pay legal costs.
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To help you further, here are some specific legal references and points to include in your reply submissions:
- Plaintiff's Residential Address:
- Rule * Order * of the Rules of Court *: There is no strict requirement for a plaintiff to provide a permanent residential address as long as an address for service is provided.
- Insufficient Assets in Malaysia:
- Section *(*)(b) of the Courts of Judicature Act *: Financial status in Malaysia can be supplemented by assets or income from other jurisdictions.
- Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act *:
- Section *(*): The Act does not preclude the enforcement of judgments from non-recognized countries through other legal mechanisms such as direct actions on foreign judgments.
- Unpaid Legal Fees:
- Rule * Order * of the Rules of Court *: Non-payment of legal fees could be argued as unrelated to the present case, pending further legal clarification or dispute resolution.
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Under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act *:
- Section *(*): Judgments from non-recognized countries (like Pakistan) can still be enforced through other legal mechanisms such as filing a fresh suit in Malaysia based on the foreign judgment.
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To address impecuniosity in your reply submissions, consider the following points:
- Insufficient Assets in Malaysia:
- Section *(*)(b) of the Courts of Judicature Act *: Argue that financial status in Malaysia can be supported by assets or income in other jurisdictions.
- Highlight any evidence of the plaintiff’s financial stability or assets elsewhere to counter the claim of impecuniosity.
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Here are some detailed legal references and case laws to support your argument on impecuniosity:
- Section *(*)(b) of the Courts of Judicature Act *: This section allows for consideration of assets or income from other jurisdictions to demonstrate financial stability.
- Case Law: Chee Pok Choy & Ors v Scotch Leasing Sdn Bhd [*] * MLJ *: This case discusses the consideration of assets outside Malaysia in determining financial capability.
- Case Law: Tan Guan Eng v Ng Kwai Hoong [*] * MLJ *: This case highlights the importance of providing evidence of financial stability from other jurisdictions to counter claims of impecuniosity.
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To effectively argue your point, you can reference the following:
- Damages or Costs Justification:
- General Principle: It is a well-established principle that any party requesting an amount from the court must justify or prove it.
- Case Law: Refer to *Chee Pok Choy & Ors v Scotch Leasing Sdn Bhd [*] * MLJ ** for detailed discussions on the need for justification of financial claims.
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To support your argument on security for costs, here are some relevant case law references:
- Chee Pok Choy & Ors v Scotch Leasing Sdn Bhd [*] * MLJ *: This case discusses the need for justification of financial claims and consideration of assets outside Malaysia.
- Re Kajang Rubber Plantations Ltd [*] * MLJ *: This case deals with the principles surrounding security for costs, including the plaintiff's financial status and ability to meet costs.
- Sime Darby Bhd v Dato' Tong Kooi Ong [*] * MLJ *: This case reinforces the necessity to justify the amount requested for security for costs.
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To address interlocutory applications aimed at striking off a valid claim, consider the following points:
- Abuse of Process: Highlight that such applications can be seen as an abuse of process, intended to delay or derail the proceedings.
- Relevant Case Law:
- Ng Hee Thoong & Anor v Public Bank Bhd [*] * MLJ *: Discusses the court's discretion in dismissing applications considered as abuse.
- Yong Teng Hing v Walton International Ltd [*] * MLJ *: Emphasizes the need for genuine grounds in interlocutory applications.
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Here are more detailed explanations and additional references for your argument against interlocutory applications aimed at striking off a valid claim:
- Abuse of Process: Emphasize that such applications may be intended to delay or derail the proceedings, which could be considered an abuse of the court's process.
- Relevant Case Law:
- Ng Hee Thoong & Anor v Public Bank Bhd [*] * MLJ *: This case discusses the court's discretion in dismissing applications that are considered an abuse of process.
- Yong Teng Hing v Walton International Ltd [*] * MLJ *: This case emphasizes the necessity for genuine and substantive grounds in interlocutory applications.
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