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Written Statement vs Counter | Difference Between Written Statement and Counter in Civil Cases (CPC)

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  Written Statement and Counter are actually not very different. Both are reply documents, but the way they are used and referred to in court is slightly different. What is a Written Statement? A Written Statement means the answer or reply document filed by the defendant in a civil case. In a lawsuit, the document in which the defendant gives a reply or response to the plaintiff's case is called a Written Statement . What is a Counter? A Counter is also an answer or reply document. But it is usually filed in petitions or interlocutory applications (I.As) . So, the basic difference is: • Written Statement is filed in the main suit by the defendant. • Counter is filed in petitions or I.A.s related to the suit by the respondent. Who Can File? • Written Statement is filed only by the defendant . • Counter can be filed by both plaintiff and defendant , depending on who is replying to the petition or application as respondent. Content and Coverage • Written Statement ...
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Who is Called a Plaintiff in Civil Cases? Meaning and Role Explained

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  From this article you will learn: • What is a plaintiff in civil law? • Who is a plaintiff in a civil case in India? • Who is a plaintiff in India civil cases? • Who is called a plaintiff in civil cases under CPC 1908? • Who is a plaintiff in civil law in India? • Who is a plaintiff in a civil suit? • Who is a plaintiff in CPC? Before learning about who is called a plaintiff?, let's see some incidents. 1. You lent 1 lakh rupees to your friend or neighbour with an agreement to return it within 12 months at interest rate 6% but after 12 months your friend or neighbour is not returning your money.what will you do? you will file a civil case against him. 2. Your neighbour who is beside your house is creating some issues, like without your permission breaking your compound wall by saying that you occupied his land and illegally constructed your compound wall on his land.what will you do? you will file a civil case against your neighbour. 3. Some one occupied your open plot ...
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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Basics of Civil Cases in India | Common Civil Case Abbreviations and Legal Terms with Their Meanings

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Do you want to know the full forms and meanings of legal abbreviations like O.S., E.P., D.H.R., J.D.R., I.A.,etc used in civil cases? These short forms are commonly used in Indian civil courts, and many people don't know what they actually mean. In this blog post, you’ll find simple meanings of the most commonly used legal abbreviations and basic terms in civil cases, such as: • What is an O.S. • What is an E.P. • Who is called a Plaintiff • Who is called a Defendant • Who is called a D.H.R. • Who is called a J.D.R. • What is an I.A. • What is an E.A. • What do C.M.A. mean • What do A.S. mean • The difference between a Petition and a Memo • What is an Affidavit, and why it is used. • What are Trial, Hearing, and Enquiry in civil proceedings. • Who is the Petitioner and Who is the Respondent depending on who files the I.A. This article gives the abbreviations and their basic meanings , for easy understanding by anyone. • O.S. O.S. means (Original Suit): Refers to...
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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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