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  • A. Both A and B
  • B. After a decree
  • C. Before a decree
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: The Court may appoint a receiver before or after passing a decree, whenever such appointment is just and convenient.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Appointment of site commissioner
  • B. Appointment of local commission
  • C. Appointment of receiver
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XL specifically deals with the appointment, duties and control of receivers.

Correct answer: Appointment of receiver
  • A. None of the these
  • B. Upon its own observation
  • C. Upon Court officer direction
  • D. Upon application of any party

Explanation: When movable property is liable to rapid natural decay, the Court may order its sale on the application of any party under Order XXXIX…

Correct answer: Upon application of any party
  • A. Both A and B
  • B. Upon all officers and members of corporation
  • C. Corporation
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: An injunction directed to a corporation binds the corporation and the members or officers whose personal action the injunction seeks to…

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. One month
  • B. Fifteen days
  • C. Three months
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: An ex parte interim injunction under Order XXXIX, Rules 1 or 2 should ordinarily remain effective for no more than fifteen days.

Correct answer: Fifteen days
  • A. None of the these
  • B. 15
  • C. 20
  • D. 10

Explanation: Order XXXIX contains Rules 1 through 10, dealing mainly with temporary injunctions and related interlocutory orders.

Correct answer: 10
  • A. None of the these
  • B. To surrender for his arrest
  • C. To make compromise with plaintiff
  • D. To furnish security

Explanation: Order XXXVIII Rule 1 allows the Court to require a defendant who may abscond or leave the jurisdiction to furnish security for appearance.

Correct answer: To furnish security
  • A. 13
  • B. 10
  • C. 7
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXXVIII of the CPC contains 13 numbered rules, including provisions on security for appearance, attachment before judgment and…

Correct answer: 13
  • A. Unconditional leave to defend
  • B. Both A and B
  • C. Leave with terms as to payment in Court for security
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Under Order XXXVII Rule 3(2), leave to defend may be unconditional or subject to terms, such as depositing money or furnishing security.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. All relevant documents
  • B. None of the these
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Affidavit

Explanation: An application for leave to defend in a summary suit must disclose the facts supporting the defence and is ordinarily supported by an…

Correct answer: Affidavit
  • A. As provided in Form 4 appendix B of C.P.C.
  • B. Ordinary manners as provided in Order V, Rule 5, of C.P.C.
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: In a summary suit, the defendant is summoned through the special form prescribed in Form 4 of Appendix B, rather than by the ordinary…

Correct answer: As provided in Form 4 appendix B of C.P.C.
  • A. 9
  • B. 7
  • C. 11
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXXVII contains seven rules dealing with the scope of summary suits, their institution, the defence procedure, setting aside decrees…

Correct answer: 7
  • A. A compromise
  • B. A commitment
  • C. An agreement
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXXVI permits interested parties to enter into an agreement in writing stating a question of fact or law as a special case for the…

Correct answer: An agreement
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. None of the these
  • D. 5

Explanation: Order XXXVI, concerning special cases, contains five rules. It provides the procedural framework for submitting an agreed question of fact…

Correct answer: 5
  • A. The plaintiff may be required to so pay or place it before Court
  • B. The defendant may be required to so pay or place it before Court
  • C. None of above needs to pay or place so required before Court
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Under Order XXXV Rule 2, where the subject matter of an interpleader suit can be deposited, the Court may require the plaintiff to pay or…

Correct answer: The plaintiff may be required to so pay or place it before Court
  • A. 4
  • B. 6
  • C. 8
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXXV on interpleader suits contains six rules, covering the institution of the suit, the plaintiff's position, the deposit or…

Correct answer: 6
  • A. 10
  • B. None of the these
  • C. 20
  • D. 15

Explanation: Order XXXIV of the CPC contains Rules 1 to 15, covering suits relating to mortgages, foreclosure, redemption, sale and related reliefs.

Correct answer: 15
  • A. Revisable
  • B. Appealable
  • C. Reviewable
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: An order concerning the status of a person as a pauper under Order XXXIII is generally challenged through revision rather than an ordinary…

Correct answer: Revisable
  • A. The revenue department
  • B. Relevant Court
  • C. In High Court
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: An application to sue as a pauper must be presented to the court competent to try the proposed suit.

Correct answer: Relevant Court
  • A. Suits by unsound persons
  • B. Suits by foreigners
  • C. Suits by paupers
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXXIII deals with suits instituted by paupers, now commonly described in the CPC as suits by indigent persons.

Correct answer: Suits by paupers