On an O.14 summary judgment application, the defendant must show a triable issue or fair and reasonable probability of a real defence to avoid judgment.
Procedure
In high-value civil fraud cases the standard of proof remains balance of probabilities, but cogency of evidence required is commensurate with the gravity of the allegation.
Court will only strike out pleadings under O 18 r 19 in plain and obvious cases where the claim or defence is unarguable.
On Order 14 summary judgment, the plaintiff must show the defendant has no real prospect of successfully defending the claim.
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