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Supreme Court Rules 2000
371Judgment upon non-delivery of statement of claim
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371 Judgment upon non-delivery of statement of claim
(1) If a plaintiff who is bound to deliver a statement of claim fails to do so within the time prescribed, the defendant may apply at the expiration of that time to the Court or a judge for an order dismissing the action with costs.
(2) If, on the hearing of an application, a statement of claim has not been delivered, the Court or a judge may –
(a) order that the action be dismissed; or
(b) make any other appropriate order.