Question

Under Order 8, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the defendant's written statement:

Q: Answer-Under Order 8, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the defendant's written statement:

Order 8, Rule 1 provides that the defendant must file a written statement within 30 days of service of the summons or longer if the court extends time. The written statement should contain specific denials, admissions, and new facts constituting defense. Failure to file it may result in the suit proceeding ex parte. The statement must be filed before evidence is led. Citation Order 8, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908