Summons for Further Affidavits
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Perform the normal filing process:
Select “File a Summons” from the Quick Access banner.
Specify the relevant case number and click “Retrieve”.
Select “Filing a new document into this case”.
Fig 1. Click “Add” to select the nature of Application(s) (“NOA”).
Fig 3. Select the type of application.
If there is no respondent in the application, choose “Application without Notice”.
If all parties consent to the application, select “Application by Consent”.
If the application involves opposing parties, select “None of the above”.
Fig 4. Review the list of parties involved in the case, and ensure that the correct party is selected as the Filing Party.
If you would like to add a party, proceed to Figs 4a – 4b. If not, click “Start Application”.
Fig 4a. Click the “Add Party Manually” button.
Fig 4b. Enter all mandatory information. Click “Save” when you are done. Then click “Start Application”.
(1) Case Information
Relief(s) Claimed
Fig 5. Click “Add Prayers” to provide details of any additional reliefs that the Applicant is seeking.
Fig 6. Enter the details of the reliefs sought in the provided textbox. To add another prayer, click “Add Prayers” again.
Costs
Fig 7. Select the manner in which the costs of this summons the applying party is asking to be ordered.
If “Costs to be paid by” is selected, provide the name or party that will pay the costs.
If “Costs to be reserved to” is selected, state the event at which costs is to be decided.
If “Others” is selected, provide details of how the costs will be paid.
Fig 8. Select the statement that best describes the circumstances of the summons filing.
If the first statement is selected, proceed to Supporting Documents in Fig 10.
If the second statement is selected, proceed to Fig 8a.
If the third statement is selected, proceed to Affirmation in Fig 9.
Fig 8a. Click “Add” to enter the details of the affidavit(s) that will support the summons.
Affirmation
Fig 9. State if the Filing Party swears to or affirms the document. Provide details of the date and place that this document was sworn / affirmed, especially if the document is to be digitally signed. Indicate if interpretation is required and if the document needs to be read audibly to the deponent.
Supporting Documents
Fig 10. Upload the “Approval for Further Affidavits” (Form 16B). This will be included as an annexure to the generated summons. This annexure is mandatory and must be uploaded in PDF format. Click “Add Document” to include additional documents as needed.
Fig 10a. Enter the number of “Other document” you wish to add and click “Add”.
(2) Forms
Fig 12. You will be presented with an eForm.
Fig 13. To initiate the signing process, Click the “Confirm” button located at the bottom of the eForm.
Fig 13a. The row of the eForm will be updated with new buttons.
To change the information in the generated form, click “Previous” to return to the Case Information section and amend the information first. Then click the button in Step 2 to generate a new form with the updated details. Then click the “Confirm” button located at the bottom of the eForm.
Click the “Finalise Document” button to start the signing process. The “Finalise Document” button will only be enabled after all eForms are confirmed and all documents to be uploaded in Step 2 have been uploaded.
Fig 13b. The row of the eForm will be updated with new buttons if the document requires a signature. You may choose either digital signing or offline signing.
To start digital signing, click the button.
You will be taken to the Document Signing Service (“DSS”) portal.
Please refer to "eLitigation FAQ > Document Signing Service (DSS) Guide for eLitigation Users > How do I request signatures with DSS?" for a step-by-step guide on how to sign your documents with DSS.
DSS will pre-populate the list of signers based on the details in the Case Information section. Do check that the list of signers is correct before proceeding. You can add or remove the signers, if necessary.
The eForm in Step 2 will automatically be made available in DSS for online signing.
To start offline signing, click the button to download the document and proceed to Fig 13c.
Fig 13c. A new row will be displayed.
(3) Admin Details
Fig 14. In Step 3: Admin Details, specify any urgent processing, special requests, or waivers required. You can also choose to eServe the documents to another law firm.
(4) Submission
Fig 15. In Step 4: Submission, review all information and documents before submitting. Once accepted / approved by the Court, the documents will be sent to your eLitigation inbox.
Fig 2. Select “Any Other Summons” as the Category, and “Summons for Further Affidavits” as the NOA. Click the button to move it to the “Selected NOA” box on the right and click “Save”.
Fig 8b. Enter the name of the person who filed the affidavit and the date it was filed. Click “Add” to include more affidavits or click the icon to remove a row.
Fig 10b. Click “Choose File” to select a file from the browser dialog box. Click the icon to upload the document. Enter details about the “Other document” in the text box. Click the button to remove documents from that row.
Fig 11. Click the icon to view the eForm. The eForm will be generated based on the details provided in the Case Information section. If you would like to file other supporting documents to the case, click “Add Document”.
