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  • A. 17
  • B. 15
  • C. 13
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VIII of the CPC contains 13 rules in the applicable scheme, covering written statements, denials, set-off, subsequent pleadings and…

Correct answer: 13
  • A. Order VII,
  • B. None of the these
  • C. Order IX,
  • D. Order VIII,

Explanation: Order VIII governs the written statement and the defendant's pleadings.

Correct answer: Order VIII,
  • A. Shall be rejected
  • B. Shall be send to District Court
  • C. Shall be rejected with cost
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: The plaintiff must furnish an address for service; failure to comply with this procedural requirement leads to rejection of the plaint.

Correct answer: Shall be rejected
  • A. Plaint
  • B. In a list to be added or annexed with the plaint
  • C. In specific application
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Documents relied upon as evidence should be entered in a list attached to or annexed with the plaint.

Correct answer: In a list to be added or annexed with the plaint
  • A. 3
  • B. 5
  • C. 4
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VII, Rule 11 contains four principal grounds for rejection of a plaint: absence of cause of action, undervaluation not corrected…

Correct answer: 4
  • A. It can be rejected
  • B. It can be amended
  • C. It can be returned
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: A plaint must disclose a legally enforceable cause of action; otherwise it is rejected under Order VII, Rule 11(a).

Correct answer: It can be rejected
  • A. Procedure of admitting written statement
  • B. Procedure of admitting plaint
  • C. Procedure of collecting Court fee
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VII, Rule 9 prescribes the steps after a plaint is admitted, including entering it in the register and issuing summons to the…

Correct answer: Procedure of admitting plaint
  • A. Price amount claimed
  • B. Value of amount in US$
  • C. Stam value of the plaint
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: For a money-recovery suit, Order VII, Rule 2 requires the plaint to state the precise amount claimed.

Correct answer: Price amount claimed
  • A. Plaint
  • B. Written statement
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VII is titled “Plaint” and covers its particulars, presentation, rejection, return and related procedure.

Correct answer: Plaint
  • A. Amendment of pleadings
  • B. Verification of pleading
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VI, Rule 15 requires pleadings to be verified by the party or a person acquainted with the facts.

Correct answer: Verification of pleading
  • A. None of the these
  • B. Evidence
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Material facts not evidence

Explanation: Order VI, Rule 2 requires pleadings to contain the material facts relied upon, stated concisely, but not the evidence by which those facts…

Correct answer: Material facts not evidence
  • A. Pleadings
  • B. Submission of written statement
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order VI deals generally with pleadings, including their contents, particulars, signing, verification and amendment.

Correct answer: Pleadings
  • A. Attorney General
  • B. The officer incharge of prison
  • C. Public Prosecutor
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: When the defendant is imprisoned, Order V, Rule 29 directs that the summons be delivered or sent to the officer in charge of the prison.

Correct answer: The officer incharge of prison
  • A. Service of summons through ordinary ways
  • B. Both (a) and (b)
  • C. Service of summons through substituted ways
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order V, Rule 20 authorizes substituted service when the defendant is avoiding service or ordinary service is otherwise impracticable.

Correct answer: Service of summons through substituted ways
  • A. Substituted ways
  • B. Normal ways
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Substituted service is ordered when the defendant deliberately avoids service or ordinary service is otherwise impracticable.

Correct answer: Substituted ways
  • A. Judge
  • B. Officer of the Court
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order V, Rule 10 requires the copy of the summons to be signed by the Judge or by an officer appointed by the Judge for that purpose.

Correct answer: Judge
  • A. Government
  • B. Nazir
  • C. Defendants
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: After a suit is duly instituted, the summons is issued to the defendant so that the defendant is notified of the claim and required to…

Correct answer: Defendants
  • A. Both A and B
  • B. Court Authorized Officer
  • C. Competent Court
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Under Order IV, Rule 1 CPC, a suit is instituted by presenting a plaint to the competent court or to an officer appointed by that court.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Order separate trial
  • B. Transfer case to District Court
  • C. Reject the suit
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order II, Rule 6 CPC allows the court to direct separate trials where claims or causes of action joined in one suit cannot be conveniently…

Correct answer: Order separate trial
  • A. Framing of issues
  • B. Framing of suit
  • C. Framing of charges
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order II CPC concerns the framing of suits, including the requirement to include the whole claim arising from a cause of action.

Correct answer: Framing of suit