C P C When an exparte decree is set aside – the defendants cannot be relegated to the position prior to the date of hearing of the suit when he was placed exparte – cannot file written statement but can cross examine witnesses & argue the matter. May 24, 2022 sclaw This content is restricted to site members. If you are an existing user, please log in. New users may register below.Existing Users Log InUsername or EmailPassword Remember Me Forgot password? Click here to resetNew User? Click here to register Related Posts C P C IMP : Once a preliminary decree is passed for partition and separate possession of the property, the court should proceed with the case for drawing up the final decree suo motu – and court list the matter for taking steps under Order XX Rule 18 of the CPC June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 sclaw C P C An appeal is a continuation of the original proceedings – Appellate courts jurisdiction involves a rehearing of appeal on questions of law and fact – First appeal is a valuable right, and, at that stage, all questions of fact and law decided by the Trial Court are open for re-consideration June 14, 2022 sclaw