In case a party to the suit dies and no application moved for the substitution of the legal representatives within the statutory period, under Order XXII, Rule 19 of Code of Civil Procedure
A. The suit automatically abates on the expiry of the statutory period for moving the application without any formal order of the court
B. The suit automatically abates on the expiry of the statutory period for moving the application, however, there has to be a formal and specific order of the court to that effect
C. The suit does not abate automatically on the expiry of the statutory period for moving the application and a formal and specific order of the court to that effect is a must
D. The suit is to be stayed till the application is presented
Answer: Option A
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