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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. The next guardian will be appointed by minor
- B. The Court shall appoint new guardian
- C. None of the above
- D. None of the these
Explanation: When the guardian for the suit dies, retires or is removed, the court must appoint a replacement so that the minor continues to be…
Correct answer: The Court shall appoint new guardian- A. To be taken of the file
- B. To be rejected
- C. To be stayed
- D. None of the these
Explanation: A suit instituted on behalf of a minor without a next friend is not allowed to proceed in the ordinary way; the plaint is taken off the…
Correct answer: To be taken of the file763. Any application for the appointment of guardian of minor for suit shall contain________________?
- A. An affidavit verifying the fact that proposed guardian has no interest
- B. List of relatives of the minors and other persons and their adverse who prima-facie are most likely to act as guardian
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the these
Explanation: The application must protect the minor from conflicts of interest and help the court identify a suitable guardian, so it includes both the…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 12
- B. 16
- C. 20
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXXII, concerning suits by or against minors and persons of unsound mind, contains 16 rules.
Correct answer: 16- A. O. XXI, R. 1 of C.P.C.
- B. O. XXXI, R. 2 of C.P.C.
- C. O. XXXI, R. 3 of C.P.C.
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXXI, Rule 2 requires all trustees, executors, or administrators to be joined as parties when a suit is brought against one or more…
Correct answer: O. XXXI, R. 2 of C.P.C.- A. 3
- B. 6
- C. 9
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXXI contains three rules dealing with suits involving trustees, executors, and administrators.
Correct answer: 3- A. Personally
- B. Firm
- C. By agent
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Partners carrying on business in Pakistan may sue or be sued in the name of the firm under Order XXX, Rule 1.
Correct answer: Firm- A. Corporations
- B. Firms and persons carrying on business in names other than own
- C. Interior Ministry
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXX governs suits by or against firms and persons carrying on business in names other than their own.
Correct answer: Firms and persons carrying on business in names other than own- A. Secretary or director of the corporation
- B. Principal officer of the corporation
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the these
Explanation: For a suit against a corporation, summons may be served on its secretary, director, or other principal officer under Order XXIX, Rule 2.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 3
- B. 6
- C. 9
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXIX, which deals with suits by or against corporations, contains three rules.
Correct answer: 3- A. His commanding officer
- B. Any person authorized by him
- C. His elders
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Under Order XXVIII, Rule 1, an army officer or other military serviceman unable to obtain leave may authorize a person to sue or defend on…
Correct answer: Any person authorized by him- A. Suits by or against (Military, Navy or Airmen) Men
- B. Suit by or against Police or Rangers
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVIII deals with suits by or against military, naval, or air-force personnel who may require representation when unable to attend…
Correct answer: Suits by or against (Military, Navy or Airmen) Men- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 12
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVII of the CPC, concerning suits by or against the Government or public officers, contains eight rules.
Correct answer: 8- A. Any person which it deems fit
- B. Any Court within the local limits of whose Jurisdiction the witness reside
- C. None of the above
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Under Order XXVI, Rule 19, the High Court may issue a commission to a court within whose local jurisdiction the witness resides.
Correct answer: Any Court within the local limits of whose Jurisdiction the witness reside- A. High Court
- B. Supreme Court
- C. None of the above
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVI, Rule 19 specifically empowers the High Court to issue a commission for examining a witness in the circumstances stated in the…
Correct answer: High Court- A. Into the Court
- B. Directly to the commissioner
- C. None of the above
- D. None of the these
Explanation: The party seeking a local commission normally deposits the estimated expenses into court before the commission is issued.
Correct answer: Into the Court- A. O. XXIV, R. 9, of C.P.C.
- B. O. XXVI, R. 9, of C.P.C.
- C. O. XXV, R. 9, of C.P.C.
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVI, Rule 9 authorizes a commission for local investigation when it is needed to clarify a matter in dispute or determine market…
Correct answer: O. XXVI, R. 9, of C.P.C.- A. O. XXVI, R. 2
- B. O. XXVI, R. 3
- C. O. XXVI, R. 4
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVI, Rule 4 lists the persons whose examination may be conducted by commission, including those exempt from attending court because…
Correct answer: O. XXVI, R. 4- A. Sound reason for the Court issuance of commission
- B. Not a sound reason for the Court to issue commission
- C. Depends upon Court to consider this reason sound or not
- D. None of the these
Explanation: A witness’s illness is a recognized ground for issuing a commission because the person may be unable to attend court without serious…
Correct answer: Sound reason for the Court issuance of commission- A. O. XXVI, of C.P.C.
- B. O. XXV, of C.P.C.
- C. O. XXIV, of C.P.C.
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVI is the CPC order dealing with commissions, including commissions for examination of witnesses.
Correct answer: O. XXVI, of C.P.C.