A' supplies goods from Delhi to 'B' at Mumbai under a contract which provides "Courts in Mumbai would have jurisdiction to deal with disputes arising out of this agreement." 'A' sues 'B' in a Court at Delhi for the outstanding balance.
A. The Court would not admit the Plaint owing to the jurisdiction clause in the contract
B. The suit would be admitted and only if 'B' raises an objection to jurisdiction at Delhi would the Court determine the same
C. B' can prefer an appeal against the order of admission of the suit in the court at Delhi
D. B' can approach the Delhi High Court for transfer under section 24 Code of Civil Procedure
Answer: Option B
Under Order 8 Rule 6 Code of Civil Procedure set-off may be permitted if-
A. The suit is for recovery of property
B. Set-off claimed by the defendant is ascertained sum of money
C. Value of property recoverable is less than rupees two lacs
D. Defendant presents a written statement of the suit
A. Is barred under all circumstances
B. Is not barred at all
C. Can be filed with the leave of the court
D. Either B or C
A. Such property actually received or might have received together with interest
B. Property actually received including profits due to improvements made by such person
C. Such property actually received or might have received but without any interest on such profits
D. Such property actually received

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