striking out of pleadings; and judgments in default of acknowledgment of service or defence. Early Judgment Applications Can a party apply for (i) early judgment on some or all of the issues in dispute, or (ii) the other party's case to be struck out before trial or substantive hearing of the claim? What is the timing, applicable procedure and legal standard for such applications/motions? Summary judgment Both the plaintiff and the defendant can apply for summary judgment on the other party's case under the provisions of Order 14 of the Grand Court Rules. For the plaintiff this can be a