What must an applicant include in the letter to the respondent prior to making an application under rule 443?

When making an application under rule 443, the applicant is required to include the applicant's complaint in the letter to the respondent. This is essential as it ensures that the respondent is fully informed of the issues or grievances that the applicant seeks to address through the application. By articulating the complaint clearly, the applicant provides the respondent with the opportunity to understand the basis of the application and prepare an appropriate response or defense before the matter proceeds to court.

Including the applicant's complaint promotes transparency and effective communication between the parties, which is important in the interests of fairness and judicial efficiency. It allows the respondent to assess the situation and engage constructively, potentially leading to a resolution without the need for the court's intervention, which is a key goal of procedural rules such as rule 443.

The other options listed—respondent's previous defenses, relevant case law, and future correspondence from the court—do not fulfill this primary requirement of informing the respondent about the complaint at the forefront of the application process. These elements, while potentially relevant to the broader context of the case, are not mandated to be included in the initial communication as specified by rule 443.