Rule 8 of CPC : Rule 8: Denial of contract.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh files a lawsuit against Suresh, claiming that Suresh agreed to sell him a piece of land for ₹10 lakhs and later refused to complete the sale.

Pleading by Ramesh: Ramesh alleges in his pleading that there was a contract between him and Suresh for the sale of the land.

Response by Suresh: Suresh files a written statement denying the existence of any such contract.

Application of Rule 8: According to Rule 8, Suresh's denial will be interpreted as a denial of the fact that the contract was made or the facts from which the contract could be implied. It will not be taken as a denial of the legality or sufficiency of the contract itself.

Outcome: The court will focus on whether the contr...

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