A caveat filed under civil procedure generally gives a person the right to:
Correct answer: B. Receive notice and an opportunity of hearing before an application is decided
- A. Prevent the court from ever passing an order against that person
- B. Receive notice and an opportunity of hearing before an application is decided
- C. Obtain automatic dismissal of a suit filed by another person
- D. Convert a civil proceeding into a criminal prosecution
Explanation
A caveat is a protective notice asking the court not to decide a specified application without hearing the caveator. It does not guarantee success or permanently prevent an order against the caveator.
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