At this stage, it's not binding upon you to arrive at a compromise
I filed case in 2016 for parition on of property , gifted by father to me and my brother. Recently, district court has apponted advocate commissioner for the purpose of cross examination of plaintiff, me. Defendant lawyer has approached my lawyer of compromise and the will provide us the compromise plan in a months time. My lawyer has advised that we will try this and if their proposal is not good, we can still proceed with the original case. My apprehension is the defendant is only playing to delay the case. My question is - in case , if the proposal from defendant is not acceptable, what should I do to speed the process - since we informed advocate commissioner that we will try for compromise , is it binding for us to settle out of court only, even if we are not happy with the compromise formula.
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Dear Sir
It is sheer waste of time. Better to proceed with case. No compromise will arrive. You have guessed the correct thing that it is delaying tactics.
You can please before court to proceed to further stage and can continue with the suit.
No you can deny and move ahead with the suit.
1., The process what you are following it now should be continued if the talks for compromise fails.
2. It is not necessary. You may revert to court if the compromise do not reach any solution.
1. TILL the "settlement terms" are finalized and filed in court, with mutual consent, it is legally not binding on any of the parties to be bound by any such compromise formula /terms.
2. IF you have strong documentary evidences, THEN avoid any such settlement terms, IF it is not in your interests.
You can continue with the trial and let the court commissioner proceed as per court order, if proposal good than suit will withdraw otherwise will proceed at it`s normal course.
Not binding and even out of court settlement should be recorded in withdrawal order.
1. one month's time is too long for giving a proposal for compromise
2. why such a long time?
3. you can tell the defendant that you are ready for a settlement but the proposal be given to you within a week's time else the matter will be proceeded
4. whether you settle out of court or by filing consent terms, the process has to be quick, otherwise it looks as if the defendant wants to buy time
5. the trial in your case has already begun, as you have entered the witness box and are due for cross examination. So if defendant really wishes to settle then he must give the proposal soon and not ask you to wait for 1 month
After many adjournments, finally dependent lawyer has done cross examination of me. Advocate commissioner ha submitted the report to court. Court has fixed 26th September for call of defendent evidence. My questions are 1. What happens if the defendant keep asking for time to produce evidence 2. Is oral evidence applicable in partition case. I have not entered into any agreement so I assume they don’t produce documentary evidence. They may bring some eye witnesses. In case, if they produce any document, I am sure it must be forged. 3. After they submit evidence, if any- what are next steps for me.
1. See the court may close there right to produce the evidence.
2. See in case there is oral evidence you can cross examine them to dispute there case.
3.See you can cross examine the witness and can after that submit you evidence before court.
Not much adjournments granted by court, but your advocate have to oppose than only. IF document is forged file application u/s 340CrpC.
Final argument.
1) court would impose costs for adjournments
2) not more than 3 adjournments would be granted
3) defendant can lead oral evidence
4) you can cross examine witnesses
Dear sir
My answer to your questions are as below :
1. What happens if the defendant keep asking for time to produce evidence ?
A: The trial court may give 2 adjournments and then take the evidence of defendants as nil
and proceed for final arguments.
2. Is oral evidence applicable in partition case. I have not entered into any agreement so I assume
they don’t produce documentary evidence. They may bring some eye witnesses. In case, if they produce
any document, I am sure it must be forged.
A: INDIAN COURTS MAINLY DEPEND UPON Oral evidence but during the coarse of cross examination
your advocate must bring the truth by intensively cross examining the witness.3. After they submit evidence, if any- what are next steps for me.
A: If oral evidence of both parties is over, then ask your advocate to prepare written arguments and also advance oral arguments
after producing written arguments.
Court can struck off the defence after giving four to five opportunities to defendants
They need documentary evidence which supports their oral evidence.
After their evidences court will fix the date for arguments.
after several adjournments, Defendent( my brother) did not produce any evidence so court has decided as Defendent evidence closed and plaintiff to start the arguments, case is postponed to 4th March. My question is 1. What is the meaning of this decision of court 2. Does it mean “ exparte “ arguments. Is it advantage for me. 3. Can dependent challenge exparte decision later, even though he didn’t respond to provide any evidence before 3. Should I present on the court during this time 4. Is this final 5. Can court divide the property as per my petition during this time
1) it means court will pronounce final judgment after hearing the arguments
2) both parties have to argue their case
3) it is not exparte arguments
4) you should be present in court
5) court will pass preliminary decree of partition
6) then commissioner would be appointed for division of property by metes and bounds
1. Court has closed their right of evidence now the matter is put for the arguments and after that the court shall pass order decree.
2. Yes it advantage for you since he has not produced any evidence.
3. See he can ask court to open the right of evidence citing any reason or can approach the higher court for purpose.
4. He can challenge same.
5. Yes the court may consider your claim and pass orders.
1. If the defendant is asking for more and more time for defence evidence then the court may at one stage decide to close the defence evidence suo motu.
2. What do you mean by oral evidence?
The evidence in civil cases are to be given in writing by swearing in the form of an affidavit.
If they bring witnesses and produce any documentary evidence you may object to it since they have not pleaded nor taken permission from court to produce such documents before court at the time of deposing evidence.
3. After the evidence is closed the court may post the matter for final arguments.
1. The court has given enough opportunity to the defendant to let in defence evidence which he failed to utilise hence the court closed the defence evidence suo motu.
Now if he wants to let in his evidence then he may have to file a petition to reopen the defence evidence by filing an application with an affidavit that why he could not let in his side evidence, in that the court will hear both the sides and may decide to allow or not based on the merits of the case.
2. It is not exparte, the arguments will continue since he has already filed written statement, hence the court may pass a contested decree only.
3. It is better that you be present in the court while your advocate is presenting his argument on your behalf.
4. It is called as final argument however if he files a petition to reopen his side evidence and if the court allows his application then the process will again begin.
5. You have to wait for the final judgment to be delivered by court and know the result.
1. As defendant not proceeding plaintiff will proceed.
2. Yes
3. If he deliberately don't proceed then even if challenged it will not work
4. Yes
5 Yes.
5. Depends on judges application of mind
1. Defendant can submit his arguments, even though he has not rebutted your petition or has not filed any evidence /documents.
2. This is can be ex-parte decree only if defendant/lawyer remains absent till close for order by court.
3. You can chose to remain present (recommended) and help in any key points to your lawyer.
4. The Decree is final, BUT defendant still can appeal (just for the sake of it)
5. Court will grant your petition prayer on merits and at his discretion.
His evident is closed and case listed for final argument. Advantage for you. He can challenge within 30 days of ex parte.
Your advocate will represent you.
5. Can court divide the property as per my petition during this time -- Final argument takes 2 3 hearings.