First Schedule — Order VIII: Written Statement, Set-Off and Counter Claim

Order 8 Rule 10 — Procedure when party fails to present written statement called for by Court

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Free to read

Where any party from whom a written statement is required under rule 1 or rule 9 fails to present the same within the time permitted or fixed by the Court, as the case may be, the Court shall pronounce judgment against him, or make such order in relation to the suit as it thinks fit and on the pronouncement of such judgment a decree shall be drawn up: [Provided that no Court shall make an order to extend the time provided under Rule 1 of this Order for filing of the written statement.]