645Disclaimers

645 Disclaimers

(1)  The respondent may disclaim any corporate character, office or franchise in question.

(2)  A disclaimer is to be –

(a) signed by the respondent; and

(b) attested by a person before whom affidavits may be sworn; and

(c) filed in the registry; and

(d) served on the relator within the time allowed for delivering a defence.

(3)  If a respondent disclaims, the Attorney-General or relator, unless the Court or a judge otherwise orders, is entitled to enter judgment of ouster with costs, including the costs of the order giving leave to exhibit the information.