East African Community Court of Justice Rules of Procedure, 2019. (3) The reply shall not repeat the party’s contentions but shall be directed to bringing out the issues that still divide them. 33. (1) Within 30 days after being served with notification of the statement of claim, the respondent shall file a statement of defence with or without a counter-claim and serve a copy of it on the claimant. Defence and counterclaim. (2) A statement of defence shall state:— (a) the name and address of the respondent; (b) concise statement of facts and law relied on; (c) the nature of any evidence in support where appropriate; and (d) the order sought by the respondent. (3) A respondent who desires to make a counter-claim shall add it to the statement of defence. (4) A counter-claim shall contain:— (a) an admission or denial of the facts stated in the claim; (b) any additional facts if necessary and the law relied on; and (c) the order sought. 34. The address for service referred to under rules 25,26,32 and 33 shall contain the following particulars:— (a) the full names of the parties and their advocates, if any; (b) the description of the place of residence of the parties including the street name, e-mail address, fax number, telephone number and post office box. 25 Particulars of address for service.