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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