Under Order XXXVII rule 3(5) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the ordinary deadline after…
Rule 3(5) prescribes ten days from service of the summons for judgment. Rule 3(7) separately permits the court to excuse delay for sufficient cause.
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Under Order XXXVII rule 3(5) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the ordinary deadline after service of the summons for judgment for a defendant to apply for leave to defend?
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Correct answer B
Rule 3(5) prescribes ten days from service of the summons for judgment. Rule 3(7) separately permits the court to excuse delay for sufficient cause.
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Option A
The rule does not allow 120 days for this step.
Option B
Rule 3(5) allows ten days from service of the summons for judgment.
Option C
The rule does not allow thirty days for this step.
Option D
The rule does not allow ninety days for this step.
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