Consider the following statement(s).
1. A defendant may set up, by way of a counter-claim against the claim of the plaintiff any right or claim in respect of the cause of action accruing to him.
2. The counter-claim may be submitted by the defendant even after he has delivered his defence.
3. The counter-claim shall not exceed the pecuniary jurisdiction of the court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. All these
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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