MUNI SINGH Vs. LAXMI RAI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) The admitted facts are: the suit was filed on 18.4.2001. The Defendants, i.e., the Respondents herein filed a written statement on 5.10.2001. The suit went for trial. The evidence of the Appellant's side was closed on 26.8.2009. Evidence of the Respondent's side was closed on 26.10.2009. Thereafter, the suit was posted for arguments to be heard on 3.12.2009. On 14.12.2009, it appears the Defendant filed an application with the prayer as follows:

(3.) Subsequently, the Respondents filed another application on 8.3.2010 with the prayer to amend the written statement thereby setting up a counter claim. The prayer in the said application is as follows: