Application for Leave to Defend (Order XXXVII CPC)
In a summary suit, the defendant must first get the court's permission to defend. This application shows there is a real defence. You are sued in a summary suit. Fill in the form, review the draft and download it as Word or PDF.
When to use it
You are sued in a summary suit.
Advocate review note
A strict time limit applies. Missing it can lead to a decree against you.
What is a application for leave to defend for?
In a summary suit, the defendant must first get the court's permission to defend. This application shows there is a real defence.
When should I use it?
You are sued in a summary suit.
Which law does it rely on?
It relies on CPC Order XXXVII [VERIFY: rule number] and is filed before: Civil Court.
What should I check before filing?
A strict time limit applies. Missing it can lead to a decree against you. Every [VERIFY] point in the draft must be checked, and a qualified advocate must review the draft before it is filed.
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