Civil Cases & Dispute Resolution
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What is a civil case?
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What is the difference between a civil and criminal case?
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What kinds of disputes can be filed as civil cases?
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Can one dispute involve both civil and criminal proceedings?
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How do I file a civil case in Nepal?
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Which court should I file a civil case in?
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Does the location of property matter for court jurisdiction?
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What is a plaint or firadpatra?
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What documents are generally required to file a civil case?
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Do I have to pay a court fee when filing a civil case?
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What is a limitation period in a civil case?
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Is there one limitation period for all civil cases?
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How is a limitation period calculated?
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What should I do after receiving a civil court notice?
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How long do I have to file a written defence?
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What is a written defence or pratiuttarpatra?
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What happens if I ignore a civil court notice?
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Can I challenge the court's jurisdiction in my defence?
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Can a defendant make a claim against the plaintiff in the same case?
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Does a counterclaim require a separate court fee?
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Can another person join an ongoing civil case?
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Who has to prove a civil claim?
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What evidence can be used in a civil case?
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Can WhatsApp messages or emails be used as evidence?
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What happens if a document is alleged to be forged?
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What is an interim order in a civil case?
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When can I ask the court to maintain the status quo?
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Can a court stop disputed property from being sold during a case?
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Can a civil dispute be settled after the case is filed?
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Can a civil case be sent to mediation?
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Is a court settlement legally binding?
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Can every civil dispute be settled privately?
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Can a plaintiff withdraw a civil claim?
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What happens after the court gives judgment?
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Can a civil judgment be appealed?
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Does filing an appeal automatically stop execution of the judgment?
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Can a final civil case be filed again between the same parties?
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What if the losing party does not obey a civil judgment?
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Which court enforces a civil judgment?
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How is a money judgment recovered?
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Can property be auctioned to satisfy a civil judgment?
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How are land-registration changes made after a court judgment?
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How can I legally recover money someone owes me?
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Can a written acknowledgment of debt be used in court?
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Should I send a legal notice before filing a civil case?
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