Format No.1
Subject: Application for Return of Plaint (ORDER 7 Rule 10)
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
The Registrar,
[Name of the Court]
[Court Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear Registrar,
I, [Your Name], the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case, respectfully submit this application for the return of the plaint in accordance with Order 7, Rule 10 of the [Name of the Code or Law].
The details of the case are as follows:
- Case Title: [Case Title]
- Case Number: [Case Number]
- Date of Filing: [Date of Filing]
Reasons for Application:
[Explain briefly the reasons why you are requesting the return of the plaint, such as settlement out of court, lack of jurisdiction, procedural defects, etc.]
I request the honorable court to kindly consider my application and grant the return of the plaint accordingly.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Signature (if sending a hard copy)]
[Enclosures: List any documents attached with the application, if applicable]
Format No.2
Application for Return of Plaint (Order 7 Rule 10)
Please note: This is a general format and may need adjustments based on your specific case. It's recommended to consult with a lawyer for legal advice tailored to your situation.
In the [Court Name][Case Title]
Application for Return of Plaint
I, [Your Name], the Plaintiff in the above-entitled action, hereby make application under Order 7 Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure for the return of the plaint for the following reasons:
[State the reason(s) for requesting the return of the plaint. Here are some examples]:
- The plaint was filed in the wrong court. (Specify the reason for improper jurisdiction)
- The dispute has been settled amicably between the parties.
- I need to make further amendments to the plaint before proceeding. (Specify the nature of amendments)
I undertake to file a fresh plaint in the appropriate court/once the dispute is settled/after completing the amendments within [Number] days from the date of the order returning the plaint.
Dated: [Date]
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Contact Information]
Remember:
- You will need to file this application with the court where the plaint was originally filed.
- Attach any relevant documents to support your reasons for requesting the return of the plaint.
- It is advisable to consult with a lawyer before submitting this application.