Oral claim or defence
s 16
(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Court may, in its discretion, allow any claim or defence to be made orally: Provided that in such a case the Court shall record the particulars of the claim or defence having regard to the requirements of this Act relating to summons or applications, as the case may be. (2) The Court shall serve a copy of the record made under subsection (1) on the party for whom the particulars of the claim or defence, as the case may be, is recorded. (3) On receipt of the record referred to in subsection (2), the party on whom it is served shall— (a) certify the particulars contained therein by setting down his signature or affixing his right thumbprint on the record; (b) prepare sufficient copies of the record so that one copy can be served on each of the other parties to the proceedings; and (c) serve one copy of the record to every such party at least fourteen days before the day of appearance. (4) Where the Court allows a claim or defence to be made in accordance with subsection (1), it shall impose such fees as may be prescribed in addition to any other fees payable under this Act.