s 41D References to writs, etc.
41D.—(1) As from 1 April 2022, a reference in any written law to a matter mentioned in the first column is to be construed as a reference to the corresponding expression in the second column, subject to the exceptions in subsection (2) and section 41E:First column Second column Old expression New expression (a) Writ of summons Originating claim (b) Originating summons Originating application (c) Subpoena Order to attend court (d) Writ of execution Enforcement order (e) Writ of seizure and sale Enforcement order for seizure and sale of property (f) Writ of possession Enforcement order for possession of property (g) Garnishee order Enforcement order for attachment of a debt (h) Memorandum of appearance Notice of intention to contest or not contest (i) Entry of appearance in relation to a writ of summons Filing and service of a notice of intention to contest or not contest (j) Leave of court Permission of court (k) Plaintiff Claimant (l) Ex parte application Application without notice. [Act 19 of 2025 wef 05/12/2025] (2) Despite subsection (1), a reference in any written law to a matter mentioned in the second column of the table in subsection (1) in relation to any proceedings commenced before 15 October 2024 in the Family Division of the High Court, a Family Court or a Youth Court is to be construed as a reference to the corresponding expression in the first column of that table.[Act 19 of 2025 wef 05/12/2025] (3) [Deleted by Act 19 of 2025 wef 05/12/2025]