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Civil law governs disputes involving private rights, including contracts, property, family relations, torts and compensation. The subject explains breach of duty, civil liability, damages, specific relief, injunctions and other remedies, while distinguishing private claims between individuals from criminal proceedings brought to punish offences against the state.

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  • A. Executing Court
  • B. Any Court
  • C. Special Court
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: An execution sale of immovable property is conducted under the authority of the court executing the decree.

Correct answer: Executing Court
  • A. Industrial produce
  • B. Agricultural produce
  • C. Moveable property
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXI, Rule 44 of the CPC deals specifically with attachment of agricultural produce belonging to or in the possession of the…

Correct answer: Agricultural produce
  • A. O. XXI, Rule 32, of C.P.C.
  • B. O. XXI, Rule 33, of C.P.C.
  • C. O. XXI, Rule 34, of C.P.C.
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Order XXI, Rule 34 provides the procedure where a decree requires the execution of a document or the endorsement of a negotiable…

Correct answer: O. XXI, Rule 34, of C.P.C.
  • A. O. XXI, Rule 8, of C.P.C.
  • B. O. XXI, Rule 18, of C.P.C.
  • C. O. XXI, Rule 28, of C.P.C.
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Cross decrees, where each party holds a decree against the other, are dealt with by Order XXI, Rule 18.

Correct answer: O. XXI, Rule 18, of C.P.C.
  • A. O. XXI, Rule 5, of C.P.C.
  • B. O. XXI, Rule 6, of C.P.C.
  • C. O. XXI, Rule 7, of C.P.C.
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXI, Rule 5 sets out the court-to-court procedure for transferring a decree for execution.

Correct answer: O. XXI, Rule 5, of C.P.C.
  • A. Modes of execution
  • B. Modes of paying money under decree
  • C. Modes of decree transfer
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXI, Rule 1 specifies how money payable under a decree may be paid, including payment into court or in accordance with the court’s…

Correct answer: Modes of paying money under decree
  • A. 83,
  • B. 93,
  • C. 103,
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XXI of the CPC runs through Rule 103, subject to any rules that may have been omitted or amended in particular jurisdictions.

Correct answer: 103,
  • A. In the Court
  • B. To the vendee
  • C. To revenue department
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: In a pre-emption decree, the purchaser’s money is paid into court, allowing the court to regulate satisfaction of the decree and delivery…

Correct answer: In the Court
  • A. O. XX, Rule 1, of C.P.C.
  • B. O. XX, Rule 2, of C.P.C.
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XX, Rule 2 permits a successor judge to pronounce a judgment written by the predecessor but left unpronounced.

Correct answer: O. XX, Rule 2, of C.P.C.
  • A. Description of such property
  • B. Value of the property
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: A decree concerning movable property must identify the property and state the monetary alternative or value where delivery cannot be made.

Correct answer: Both (a) and (b)
  • A. Facts
  • B. Laws
  • C. Issues
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Under Order XX, Rule 5, the court must state its finding or decision, with reasons, on each separate issue framed in the suit.

Correct answer: Issues
  • A. In open Court
  • B. At break time
  • C. At first day of week
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XX, Rule 3 requires a judgment to be pronounced in open court, either immediately or on a later notified date.

Correct answer: In open Court
  • A. Judgment and decree
  • B. Execution of decrees
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XX of the Code of Civil Procedure covers judgments and decrees, including their contents, pronouncement, signing and preparation.

Correct answer: Judgment and decree
  • A. 2nd affidavit
  • B. Application for submission of affidavit
  • C. Cross examination of deponents
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XIX, Rule 2 permits the court to order the attendance of a deponent for examination, including cross-examination, on the affidavit…

Correct answer: Cross examination of deponents
  • A. 3,
  • B. 6,
  • C. 9,
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XIX contains three rules dealing with affidavits, the attendance of a deponent for examination, and the use of evidence by…

Correct answer: 3,
  • A. Open Court
  • B. Beyond Court
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XVIII requires the evidence of witnesses in attendance to be taken orally in open court and recorded according to the prescribed…

Correct answer: Open Court
  • A. Plaintiff
  • B. Defendant
  • C. Court Officer
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Under Order XVIII, Rule 1, the plaintiff ordinarily has the right to begin and must first produce the evidence on which the plaintiff…

Correct answer: Plaintiff
  • A. Hearing of the suit
  • B. Examination of the witnesses
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XVIII is titled and structured around the hearing of suits and the examination of witnesses.

Correct answer: Both (a) and (b)
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XVII, Rule 3 applies when a party fails to produce evidence, perform an act necessary for progress of the suit, or attend after…

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Court is busy
  • B. Any party intend to do so
  • C. Any party request for adjournment with sufficient cause
  • D. None of the these

Explanation: Order XVII, Rule 1 permits an adjournment when a party shows sufficient cause for requesting it, subject to the court’s discretion and the…

Correct answer: Any party request for adjournment with sufficient cause