Indicate the statement which is the most ACCURATE:

a.

The application for the default judgement is an ex parte application in nature without a notice and supporting affidavit.

b.

Any security for costs cannot be given in the form, amount and manner directed by the registrar or clerk of the court.

c.

Where the court is unable to find that the plaintiff has proved his case on a balance of probabilities at the close of the defendant's case, and the court cannot also find that the defendant has established his defence on a balance of probabilities, it must grant absolution from the instance.

d.

A special plea may only be pleaded to any pleading.