Memo of appearance
An advocate telling the court and the other side that they appear for a party.
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How the paper begins
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IN THE COURT OF Civil Judge (Junior Division), Amarnagar
Civil Suit No. 412 of 2025
Versus
MEMO OF APPEARANCE
1.Kindly take notice that I appear on behalf of the Defendant, Kabir Sharma, in the above case. My vakalatnama is filed herewith. All notices may be served on me at the address given below.
Date: 12-10-2026
Chamber 21, District Courts, Amarnagar
What to bring
Papers to bring
- The vakalatnama, if it has not been filed yet
- The main case: its number and year, the court, the names of the parties and the next date
- The advocate's enrolment number, chamber address and phone number
Where to go
Signed by the advocate and filed in the court where the case is pending, with a copy to the other side's advocate; the client usually need not come.
Fee
A memo of appearance usually needs no court fee; the welfare stamp goes on the vakalatnama. The advocate's fee is separate.
Good to know
- Whether a memo is enough or a vakalatnama is also needed depends on the court and the party; ask the court's office.
- Give the client a copy, so the client knows who appears and where notices will go.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Court fee and welfare stamps, where needed, are affixed as the court office directs.