Application for Substitution of Legal Heirs (Order 22 Rule 3/4)
Definition: A Application for Substitution of Legal Heirs (Order 22 Rule 3/4) is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the General category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Application to bring the legal heirs of a deceased party on record under Order XXII CPC. This document belongs to the General category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Civil Suit No. [suitNo] of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[plaintiffName] ... Plaintiff
VERSUS
[defendantName] ... Defendant
APPLICATION UNDER ORDER XXII RULE 3/4 READ WITH SECTION 151 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 FOR SUBSTITUTION OF LEGAL HEIRS
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the [plaintiff/defendant], [deceasedName], died on [deathDate] at [place].
2. That the right to sue survives in favour of/against the legal heirs of the deceased.
3. That the details of the legal heirs are: [details, e.g., name, age, relation].
4. That the application is within the period of limitation.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Substitute the legal heirs of the deceased, [deceasedName], as parties in the present suit;
2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
APPLICANT
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to my knowledge and belief.