The…………………………………..day of ………………20………………............. of
To: E. F. of…………………………… in the ……………….. of …..…………………..
Take Notice that this action has been brought by the plaintiff against the defendant. In it the plaintiff claims
against the defendant (here state concisely the nature of the plaintiff's claim) as appears from the endorsement on
the writ of summons (or originating summons) (or statement of claim) a copy whereof is delivered herewith
(together with a copy of the statement of claim).
The defendant claims that the following question or issue, viz (here state concisely the question or issue
to be determined) should be determined not only as between the plaintiff and the defendant but as
between the plaintiff and the defendant and yourself.
And take Notice that if you wish to be heard on the issues or question or to dispute the defendant's liability
to the plaintiff or your liability to the defendant you must cause an appearance to be entered for you
within eight days after service of this notice upon you.
In default of your so doing you will be deemed to admit the validity of the said question or issue and you will
be bound by any judgment of decision in the action so far as it is relevant to the said question or issue and
the judgment may be enforced against you in accordance with the provisions of the Decree.
Dated this………………… day of ………………………….. 20………………
(Signed)
Legal Practitioner for defendant
The third party may appear hereto by entering appearance, personally or by the legal practitioner by handing
in the appropriate forms duly completed at the Registry, of the………………………………..Judicial
Division of the Federal High Court. The appropriate forms may be obtained from the Registrar.
FORM 14
(O. 13 r. 3(2), 35(7) and (8))
NOTICE OF COUNTER-CLAIM
In the Federal High Court
Between
A. B. ……………………………………………………………………………….. Plaintiff and
C.D.E.F. and G.H. ………………………………………………………….. Defendant