The question (12 marks)
Explain the particulars which a plaint must contain and the rules of pleading it must obey, and state the grounds on which a plaint is liable to be rejected. (12 marks)
MU Module I, plaint; pack ch. 01 sections 1 and 0.1.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Civil Pleadings, Applications and Execution of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – III.
Authorities you will need
- Section 26, Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Order VII rule 1, Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Order VII rules 6, 7 and 11, Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Sections 9, 15, 16, 19 and 20, Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Order I rules 1, 3 and 9, Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Limitation Act 1963, Schedule
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