Ex Parte Decree
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 06 January 2011
This query is : Resolved
Whether Decree Passed on the basis of plaintif's evidence only, due to non-appearance of contesting defendant at subsequent stages and his failure to lead his evidence, is an Ex-parte Decree? Yes.
s.subramanian
(Expert) 06 January 2011
This is dealt with Under Order 17 Rule 3 of CPC. It will be a decree on merits and not an exparte decree.