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    Question

    Under Order 8, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure,

    1908, the defendant's written statement:
    A Must be filed within 7 days of service of summons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Must be filed within 30 days of service of summons, or within such extended time as the court permits Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Can be filed after the plaint is amended Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Is optional if the defendant contests the suit orally Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Must be filed before the first hearing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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]

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