Small Claims Court Act (CAP. 10A)Section 25 of Small Claims Court Act (CAP. 10A): Response to claim
(1) The Registrar or other officer designated for that purpose shall cause to be served on the respondent a copy of the statement of claim.
(2) The respondent shall lodge with the Court a written response to the claim, including any counterclaim or set-off, in the prescribed form, within fifteen days.
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