A lets a house to B at yearly rent of ₹12,000. Rent for the whole of 2015, 2016 and 2017 is due and…
Order II rule 2’s illustration treats the arrears of rent for the several years as one cause of action. Suing for only one part relinquishes the omitted parts of the claim…
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A lets a house to B at yearly rent of ₹12,000. Rent for the whole of 2015, 2016 and 2017 is due and unpaid. In 2018 A sues only for the 2016 rent. Can A afterwards sue for the already-due rent for 2015 and 2017?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Order II rule 2’s illustration treats the arrears of rent for the several years as one cause of action. Suing for only one part relinquishes the omitted parts of the claim for this purpose; A cannot later sue for those already-due arrears. Showing good cause alone does not remove the bar.
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