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    Introduction of Group Members: 1.arif Hussain Bl-0710 2.zeeshan Hyder Bl-0713

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    ‫س ِم هللاِ ال َّر ْح ٰم ِن ال َّر ِح ْي ِم‬

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    INTRODUCTION OF GROUP MEMBERS

    1.ARIF HUSSAIN BL-0710

    2.ZEESHAN HYDER BL-0713


    TOPIC

    • What is a written statement and are the


    consequences of failure of filing of a
    written statement?
    INTRODUCTION

    • First of all, we should know that what is written statement.


    Actually, it is a pleading of the defendant in the answer of the
    plaint filed by the plaintiff against him. It is a reply statement of
    the defendant in a suit specifically denying the allegations
    made against him by the plaintiff in his plaint. The provision
    regarding the written statement has provided in the Code of
    Civil Procedure, 1908.
    MEANING
    • The expression “Written Statement” has not been defined
    in this code. It is a term of specific meaning ordinarily signifying a
    reply to the plaint filed by the plaintiff. In other words, it is the
    pleading of the defendant wherein he deals with the material fact
    alleged by the plaintiff in his plaint and also states any new fact in
    his favour or takes legal objections against the claim of the
    plaintiff.
    WHO MAY FILE WRITTEN
    STATEMENT
    • A written statement may be filed by the defendant or by his duly
    authorized agent. In the case of more than one defendants, the
    common written statement filed by them must be signed by all of
    them. But it is sufficient if it is verified by one of them who is
    aware of the facts of the case and is in a position to file an
    affidavit. But a written statement filed by one defendant does not
    bind other defendants.
    TIME LIMIT FOR FILING WRITTEN
    STATEMENT

    • A written statement should be filed within thirty days from the


    service of the summons on him. The said period, however, can be
    extended up to ninety days,(Rule -1). A defendant should present a
    written statement of his defence in the said period.
    CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE OF
    FILING OF A WRITTEN STATEMENT

    • Rule 10, Where any party from whom a written statement is


    required under Rule 1 or Rule 9 fails to present the same within
    the time permitted or fixed by the court, as the case may be, the
    court shall pronounce judgment against him, or make such order in
    relation to the suit as it thinks fit, and on the pronouncement of
    such judgment, a decree shall be drawn up.”
    • Rule 10 contemplates two contingencies, namely (I) where a party
    from whom a written statement is required under Rule 1 fails to
    present the same within the time permitted by the Court; and (2)
    where a party from whom a written statement is required under
    Rule 9, CPC fails to present the same within the time fixed by the
    Court. Under Rule 10, when any party fails to present written
    statement under any of the circumstances stated above, the two
    courses are open to the Court. First, the Court may ”proceed to
    pronounce judgment. Secondly, the Court may make such order in
    relation to the suit as it thinks fit.
    THE END

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