When people think of civil litigation, they often imagine a long and demanding process which involves filing all required pleadings, witnesses testifying, lawyers cross-examining, and a trial that may take months or even years before a final decision is reached
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INTRODUCTION
When people think of civil litigation, they often imagine a long and demanding process which involves filing all required pleadings, witnesses testifying, lawyers cross-examining, and a trial that may take months or even years before a final decision is reached. While this may be true for many disputes, the law recognises that not every case requires the rigours of a full trial. In some situations, it becomes clear early in the proceedings that there are no triable issues and the defendant has no real defence to the plaintiff's claim. Where this happens, insisting on a full trial would only waste time, increase legal costs, unduly burden litigants and place unnecessary pressure on the courts.
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