Under section 7(i) of the Court Fees Act 1870, on what basis is court fee computed for a money suit…
Section 7(i) treats arrears of maintenance as a money suit valued according to amount claimed. Section 7(ii) separately addresses prospective maintenance and annuities.
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Under section 7(i) of the Court Fees Act 1870, on what basis is court fee computed for a money suit claiming arrears of maintenance?
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Correct answer A
Section 7(i) treats arrears of maintenance as a money suit valued according to amount claimed. Section 7(ii) separately addresses prospective maintenance and annuities.
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Option A
Section 7(i) includes arrears and uses amount claimed.
Option B
Prospective maintenance valuation differs from accrued arrears.
Option C
The statute supplies the basis, not unrestricted discretion.
Option D
Exemption is not the general computation rule.
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