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Civil litigation

CPC 1908

Disputes between private parties, individuals and businesses, under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. We take a suit from filing to appeal.

Types of civil case

  1. 01

    Contract disputes

    Breach of contract, specific performance and damages.

  2. 02

    Property disputes

    Ownership, possession and partition of property.

  3. 03

    Family matters

    Marriage, divorce, maintenance and custody.

  4. 04

    Torts

    Negligence, defamation and trespass.

  5. 05

    Inheritance

    Disputes over wills and succession.

The process

  1. 01

    Filing a suit

    The aggrieved party sets out the cause of action and the relief sought.

  2. 02

    Service of notice

    The court notifies the defendant and requires a response.

  3. 03

    Written statement

    The defendant admits or denies the allegations and sets out a defence.

  4. 04

    Discovery and evidence

    Parties exchange documents and present evidence.

  5. 05

    Trial

    The court hears arguments and evidence and gives judgment.

  6. 06

    Appeal

    The losing party may appeal to a higher court.

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