Multiple choice

When a civil suit reaches the stage of hearing and examination of witnesses,

  1. the plaintiff has the right to begin

  2. if the defendant admits the facts alleged by the plaintiff and contends that on some additional facts alleged by the defendant, the plaintiff is not entitled to any relief, the defendant has the right to begin

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Order 18 Rule 1 CPC, the plaintiff has the right to begin at the hearing stage. However, under Order 18 Rule 2, if the defendant admits the plaintiff's facts but claims additional facts defeat the plaintiff's case (confession and avoidance), the defendant has the right to begin. Both statements are correct.

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