Alternative plea

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Anonymous
(Querist) 20 March 2011
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Ld Counsels,
What is an alternative plea. How it should be pleaded in the plaint. Pls explain with an example.
What is the difference between the alternative plea and a cause of action.
If an alternative plea forms a part of cause of action how it should be dealth with. What is the reason behind allowing inconsistent alternative plea by a court of law.
Please clarify.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 20 March 2011
Buy a standard book on Pleading, you will have all these answers.