Defendants Response Document List

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Defendants in Nigeria responding to a plaintiffs originating summons typically need to draft several key documents. These include a Notice of Appearance to indicate their intention to contest, a Counter Affidavit to present their side, a Statement of Defence to address the claims, a Written Address for legal arguments, and lists of documents and witnesses they intend to use.

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What are the documents needed to be drafted by the Defendants in response to the plaintiff's originating Summons
Immaculata, here are some documents that defendants typically need to draft in response to a plaintiff's originating summons:
- Notice of Appearance: Indicates the defendant's intention to contest the case.
- Defense Statement: Provides the defendant's response to the claims.
- Counterclaim: If the defendant has any claims against the plaintiff.
- Affidavit: Any supporting documents or evidence.
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Under Nigerian law What are the documents needed to be drafted by the Defendants in response to the plaintiff's originating Summons
Immaculata, under Nigerian law, the documents typically needed to be drafted by the defendants in response to an originating summons include:
- Notice of Appearance
- Counter Affidavit
- Statement of Defence
- Written Address
- List of Documents
- List of Witnesses
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