Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “action” means any proceeding commenced by plaint in the court; “bailiff” means a bailiff of the court; “cause” includes any action, suit or other original proceeding between a plaintiff and a defendant; “claim” means any debt, demand or damage claimed, or any chattel or thing sought to be recovered, under this Act; “clerk” means a clerk of the court; “court” means a district court established under the Inferior Courts Act, Cap. 94; “defendant” means a person against whom any proceedings in respect of a claim are taken; 7 “district” means a judicial district; “execution-creditor” means a person in whose favour execution has been issued; “execution-debtor” means a person against whom execution has been issued; “judgment” includes the dismissal of a claim as well as any other adjudication, order or decision of a magistrate under this Act; “party” includes every person served with notice of or lawfully attending any proceeding; “plaintiff” means any person taking proceedings in respect of a