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Disposal of The Suit at The First Hearing ORDER 15
Disposal of The Suit at The First Hearing ORDER 15
Disposal of The Suit at The First Hearing ORDER 15
In this article, we will discuss the topic disposal of the suit at the first
hearing under Order 15 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Introduction:-
Order 15 deals with various situations where a suit
can be disposed off on the first hearing itself. The court may at once
pronounce judgment in the following case:-
Desi Kedari Vs. Huzurabad Co-Operative Marketing Society Ltd, 1994 (2)
ALT 539 (DB),
When one of several defendants not at issue:- Where there are more
defendants that one, and anyone of the defendants is not at issues with the
plaintiff on any question of fact or of law, the court may at once pronounce
judgment for or against such defendant and the suit shall proceed only against
the other defendants. (Order 15, Rule 2).
2. If thinks fit, after framing and recording issues, adjourn the suit for the
production of such evidence as may be necessary for its decision upon such
issues.