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Match each decree to the rule in Order XX of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 that governs it. Types…

Order XX assigns rule 13 to administration suits, rule 14 to pre-emption suits, rule 18 to partition suits, and rule 12 to suits for possession and rent or mesne profits.

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Match each decree to the rule in Order XX of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 that governs it.

Types of decree

  1. Administration suit
  2. Pre-emption suit
  3. Partition of property
  4. Possession with mesne profits

Rules

(a) Rule 14

(b) Rule 18

(c) Rule 12

(d) Rule 13

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

Order XX assigns rule 13 to administration suits, rule 14 to pre-emption suits, rule 18 to partition suits, and rule 12 to suits for possession and rent or mesne profits.

Option feedback

Option A

All four pairs match the Code: administration 13, pre-emption 14, partition 18 and possession with mesne profits 12.

Option B

All four pairings are incorrect. In particular, rule 18 governs partition rather than administration.

Option C

All four pairings are incorrect. Rule 14 governs pre-emption rather than administration.

Option D

All four pairings are incorrect. Rule 12 concerns possession with rent or mesne profits rather than administration.

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