Recovery of Money Suits

If someone owes you money on a loan, invoice, cheque or written agreement, a suit can be filed to recover it with interest. A summary suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure is faster where the claim is based on a written contract, a cheque or other negotiable instrument; the defendant can only defend with the court's permission.

Claims generally must be filed within three years. Where the amount is over ₹3 lakh and commercial in nature, the suit goes to the Commercial Court. If a cheque was involved, a criminal complaint under Section 138 may also be available.

When you may need this

• Someone has not repaid a loan
• A client has not paid your invoices
• A cheque given to you has bounced
• A deposit or advance is not being returned

How we handle it

1. We send a legal notice demanding payment
2. We choose between a summary, regular or commercial suit
3. We seek attachment before judgment where assets may be moved
4. We pursue the decree
5. We execute the decree against the debtor's assets

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