Rule 4 of CPC : Rule 4: Notice to admit facts.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Property Dispute

Ravi and Suresh are involved in a property dispute over a piece of land. Ravi claims that he has been in possession of the land for over 12 years, which Suresh disputes.

Application of Rule 4:

• Ravi sends a written notice to Suresh, nine days before the hearing, asking Suresh to admit that Ravi has been in possession of the land for the past 12 years.
• Suresh receives the notice but does not respond within six days.
• Because Suresh neglected to admit the fact, Ravi incurs costs to prove his possession in court.
• The court may order Suresh to pay the costs incurred by Ravi for proving the fact of possession, regardless of the final outcome of the case, unless the court decides otherwise.

Example 2:

Scenario: Breach of Contract

Anita and Rajesh have a contract where Rajesh is supposed to deliver 100 bags of cement to Anita by a specific date. Anita claims that Rajesh ...

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