Vinod Trading Co. and Anr. v. M/S. Bhandari Roadways
Case brief
What is this about?
In Suit No. 1946 of 1985, the High Court at Bombay decreed a suit for recovery of money against the defendant who failed to file a written statement for nearly 20 years. The plaintiff was granted decree based on averments in the plaint as deemed admitted, with interest at 9% p.a. from the date of the suit.
What did the court decide?
Decree granted under Order 8 Rule 10 CPC; Interest at 9% p.a. from date of suit till payment; Plaintiff's prayer clauses (a) and (b) allowed with modification.