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Law Paper-II — Civil Issues & Judgment

Framing of issues and writing judgments in civil cases from given pleadings/facts.

180 min full paper100 marksCode: Law Paper-II

1. Frame issues — suit for specific performance

25 marks · ~40 min · type: frame issues · Not attempted

Pleadings in brief: Plaintiff: Agreement of sale dated 01.06.2019 for Rs.20 lakh; paid advance Rs.5 lakh; ready and willing; defendant failed to execute sale deed despite notice. Defendant: Denies agreement; alleges forgery; alternatively plaintiff not ready and willing; time was essence; claims agreement abandoned. Frame proper issues under Order XIV CPC.

2. Write civil judgment — declaration & possession

40 marks · ~70 min · type: civil judgment · Not attempted

Facts for judgment writing: Plaintiff claims ownership under registered sale deed 2015 and seeks declaration and recovery of possession from defendant who is alleged trespasser from 2019. Defendant claims adverse possession since 2005 and denies plaintiff's title. Evidence: plaintiff marked sale deed and tax receipts from 2016; defendant examined himself claiming long possession without documents; no mutation in defendant's favour. Write a structured trial court judgment (assume you are Principal District Munsif).

3. Money suit — promissory note

35 marks · ~55 min · type: civil judgment · Not attempted

Plaintiff sues on a promissory note for Rs.3,00,000 with interest. Defendant admits signature but pleads no consideration and claims note obtained by coercion. Evidence mixed; plaintiff proves advance by bank transfer; defendant fails to prove coercion. Write a concise judgment deciding the suit.