S.L. 380.1 Art. 4Replying to a claim.

(1) On receiving the claim, the defendant may:

(a) pay the amount claimed directly to the claimant; or

(b) file a reply wherein he -

(i) admits all or part of the claim;

(ii) opposes all or part of the claim;

(iii) makes a counter-claim against the claimant.

(2) The defendant shall file his reply to the claim within eighteen days from the date when he was served with the notice of claim.

(3) In replying to the claim, the defendant shall:

(a) complete the reply form contained in the First Schedule;

(b) file the reply in the Registry of the Tribunal;

(c) pay the fee prescribed in Tariff A of the Second Schedule;

(d) request the Tribunal to serve the reply on the claimant and on any other defendant, if any.