Counsel have referred me to several authorities which contain the principles to be considered on an application of this kind. The primary purpose of particulars is “to inform the other side of the nature of the case they have to meet.” See Cansulex v. Perry [1982] B.C.J. No.369 (B.C.C.A.) at paragraph 15. But in many cases, Rule 19(20) permits a defendant to plead a general denial, as an accepted means of achieving that purpose.
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