Order 5, Rule 5, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Summons to be either to settle issues or for final disposal

Order V · Issue and service of summons

5Summons to be either to settle issues or for final disposal.

Order 5, Rule 5

The Court shall determine, at the time of issuing the summons, whether it shall be for the settlement of issues only, or for the final disposal of the suit; and the summons shall contain a direction accordingly:

Provided that, in every suit heard by a Court of Small Causes, the summons shall be for the final disposal of the suit.

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