Which is the correct statement in context of summary procedure for civil suits?
A. May be invoked for recovery of a liquidated demand in money payable by the defendant arising out a written contract
B. May be applied suo motu by any civil court in its discretion in the interest of expeditious adjudication
C. Requires the defendant to seek leave to defend which, if granted, must be unconditional
D. All these statements are not correct
Answer: Option A
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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