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Part II · Pleadings and Summons

8. Affidavit and exhibits to be attached to a plaint

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The plaintiff shall, on presenting the plaint, file an affidavit or affidavits in support of the facts stated therein and produce the instrument, contract, agreement, bill of exchange, promissory note, cheque or document sued upon and all other documentary evidence relied upon by him, if any, in his possession, or power in support of the facts on which the plaint is based.

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Part III

Documentary Evidence

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Part IV

Trial

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Part V

Appeals

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Part VI

General Provisions

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Schedules