Order XVIII Rule 1: Right to begin
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order XVIII · in_force
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The plaintiff has the right to begin unless the defendant admits the facts alleged by the plaintiff and contends that either in point of law or on some additional facts alleged by the defendant the plaintiff is not entitled to any part of the relief which he seeks, in which case the defendant has the right to begin.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order XVII Rule 5: Appearance of parties on the day when the presiding officer is absentOrder XVIII Rule 10: Any particular question and answer may be taken downOrder XVII Rule 4: Appearance of parties on the day next after holidayOrder XVIII Rule 11: Questions objected to and allowed by CourtOrder XVII Rule 3: Court may proceed not withstanding either party fails to produce evidence, etcOrder XVIII Rule 12: Remarks on demeanour of witnesses
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