In an ordinary non-commercial civil suit, copies of documents have been filed with the pleadings. When…
Order XIII Rule 1(1) requires the originals on or before settlement of issues when copies were filed with the plaint or written statement. Rule 1(3) excludes documents used…
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In an ordinary non-commercial civil suit, copies of documents have been filed with the pleadings. When does Order XIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 require production of the originals in the ordinary course?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Order XIII Rule 1(1) requires the originals on or before settlement of issues when copies were filed with the plaint or written statement. Rule 1(3) excludes documents used for cross-examination of the other side’s witnesses or handed to a witness to refresh memory.
Option feedback
Option A
Order XIII Rule 1(1) sets settlement of issues as the latest stage in the ordinary course for these originals.
Option B
Rule 1(1) specifies a deadline rather than a freely chosen stage.
Option C
The ordinary deadline is settlement of issues, which precedes judgment.
Option D
Rule 1(1) itself sets the deadline for the specified originals.
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