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    Question

    When a suit has been duly instituted, within what time

    frame can a summons be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim?
    A Within seven days from the date of the institution of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Within fifteen days from the date of the institution of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Within forty-five days from the date of the institution of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Within thirty days from the date of the institution of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Within sixty days from the date of the institution of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    CPC Section 27. Summons to defendants—Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served in manner prescribed on such day not beyond thirty days from date of the institution of the suit.

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