What does the phrase ‘facts to be relied on’ refer to in a statement of case?

• A. The Factual Basis the Party Relies On to Support Their Claim or Defence
• B. The Judge's Proposed Findings
• C. The Court's Procedural Steps
• D. The Claim's Legal Issues Only

Answer: (A)

The phrase refers to the factual basis the party relies on to support their claim or defence. In a statement of case, you lay out the facts you say happened (or didn’t happen) and that form the foundation for the legal arguments you’re making. These are the concrete events and circumstances the case will hinge on, and they indicate what needs to be proved at trial. They are not about the judge’s findings, the court’s procedures, or purely legal questions—that’s why this option best captures the meaning.