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

LexForti

The history of common law suggests that the process making amendments to pleadings was very rigid such that even the changes to minor details were not entertained by the Court of Law. [4]. The proviso implies that an application seeking amendment to a pleading may not be raised after commencement of a trial unless there is due diligence.

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Caila A Coleman: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

The Estrin Report

I handle anything from child custody cases to divorce to paternity. Diligence: keep going even if you “fail.” Being diligent doesn’t mean to keep going even if you are tired, it’s about being wise about when to take a moment for yourself and when to get back into the game. You are a successful attorney. He or she might see this.

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