The question (8 marks)
What is a plaint? State its essential particulars under Order VII of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 and the grounds on which a plaint may be rejected. Distinguish a plaint from a written statement. (8 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
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 2 · Legal Concepts, Part 2 of Legal Language including Legal Writing and General English.
Authorities you will need
- T. Arivandandam v T.V. Satyapal
- Udhav Singh v Madhav Rao Scindia
- Saleem Bhai v State of Maharashtra
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