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Finding of conversion and fraudulent concealment affirmed where brother signed sister’s name on check

Day on Torts

When defendant and his wife were later divorcing in 2019, the annuity came to light, and the wife informed plaintiff that she had seen a check that appeared to have been endorsed by someone else on her behalf. Defendant thus argued that plaintiff had no real ownership interest in the check and could not make a claim for conversion.

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Amendment of Pleadings | Order VI Rule 17 [CPC]: A Critical Analysis

LexForti

It was observed in the case that purpose of Courts is to determine the parties’ rights, not to condemn them for mistakes in conduct and diligence made while framing the pleading. [5]. However, when a party seeks an amendment of pleading regarding constructive res judicata , the Civil Court must reject such application. [11]