What is Summary Suit under CPC? What Should You Know

Statue of Lady Justice holding scales beside a man in a suit, symbolizing legal balance and authority

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908, sets the procedural framework for civil litigation in India. Within this legal framework, a Summary Suit represents a specialized method to swiftly resolve civil disputes involving monetary claims. Courts use this streamlined process to address claims where factual disagreements are minimal and the liability is typically evident. Summary Suits … Read more

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Grounds for Suit Maintainability Under Order 37 of CPC, 1908 (With Case Laws)

Order 37 of CPC

Order 37 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) provides a mechanism for resolving claims involving liquidated amounts without unnecessary delays. Courts can pass judgments quickly unless defendants present a substantial defense. Strict procedural requirements govern suits filed under this provision. Legal Foundation and Applicable Cases Order 37 CPC applies to specific types of … Read more

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