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    Question

    Which of the following statements correctly describes

    the term "decree" as defined under CPC?
    A A decree is a formal expression of adjudication that conclusively determines the rights of the parties and includes orders of dismissal for default Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A decree is a preliminary or final adjudication by the court that conclusively determines the rights of the parties, and includes any adjudication from which an appeal lies as an appeal from an order Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A decree is an adjudication that conclusively determines the rights of the parties and includes the rejection of a plaint and the determination of any question within section 144, but excludes appeals from orders and dismissals for default Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A decree is a formal expression of adjudication that does not necessarily conclude the rights of the parties and may include any appealable order Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A decree refers only to final judgments given by the court, excluding any preliminary matters or rejections of plaints. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2 Definition: (2) “decree” means the formal expression of an adjudication which, so far as regards the Court expressing it, conclusively determines the rights of the parties with regard to all or any of the matters in controversy in the suit and may be either preliminary or final. It shall be deemed to include the rejection of a plaint and the determination of any question within 3*** section 144, but shall not include— (a) any adjudication from which an appeal lies as an appeal from an order, or (b) any order of dismissal for default.

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