Question

Pleading means

• A. Plaint and written statement
• B. Plaint only
• C. Written statement
• D. Oral statement by the pleader

Hint:

Pleading refers to the plaint and written statement, which together form the legal framework of the case.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Pleadings.
Pleadings are formal statements of the cause of action or defense in a case, which include both the plaint (filed by the plaintiff) and the written statement (filed by the defendant). These pleadings set out the facts and the legal basis of the case.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (b) Plaint is the initial statement filed by the plaintiff but does not encompass the entire pleading. - (c) A written statement is the response to the plaint but not the whole pleading. - (d) An oral statement is not considered a pleading in a formal legal sense.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Pleading refers to both the plaint and the written statement as the full set of formal documents in the legal process.