Cheque and return memo
Keep the original cheque and the bank return memo or other admissible bank record establishing dishonour.
Statutory demand notice
Keep a complete copy of the notice, including its demand and cheque particulars.
Postal and service proof
Keep postal receipts, tracking reports, delivery acknowledgments, returned envelopes and any other relevant service evidence.
Underlying transaction
Depending on the case, collect agreements, invoices, account statements, loan records, ledger entries, acknowledgments, delivery documents or correspondence.
Complainant identity and authority
Prepare identity and entity documents where relevant, along with authorisation, board resolution, power of attorney or other authority documents when required.
Complaint and affidavit
Prepare the complaint, supporting affidavit and document list in the format and manner required by the court and current procedure.
Chronology
Make a date chart of cheque issuance, presentation, bank information, notice dispatch, service, expiry of the payment period and filing.
This is a preparation checklist, not a universal court filing list. Local e-filing and registry requirements should be checked before filing.
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