Acts and Regulations

Rule-51 - REQUEST FOR ADMISSION

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SETTING ACTIONS DOWN FOR TRIAL
RULE 51
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION
51.01Admission of Fact
A party to an action may, not later than 20 days before the trial, serve on an adverse party a Request to Admit Facts (Form 51A) for admission in writing of the truth of relevant facts specified in the request.
51.02Effect of Request
Within 10 days after service of a Request to Admit Facts, the party to whom the request is directed shall serve upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection thereto. If objection is made, the reasons therefor shall be stated.
51.03Effect of Refusal or Failure
(1)The party on whom a Request to Admit Facts is served shall be deemed to admit the truth of such facts unless, within 10 days thereafter, he serves a Notice of Refusal to Admit Facts (Form 51B).
(2)The court, in exercising its discretion as to costs, shall take into account a refusal or failure to admit any fact which is subsequently proved at trial.
51.04Effect of Admission
(1)A fact admitted or deemed to be admitted under this rule is conclusively established unless the court permits withdrawal or amendment of the admission.
(2)The admission of a fact under this rule may be used only in the action in respect of which it is made.