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Notice to Admit Facts (Order XII Rule 4 CPC)
Civil Procedure & Litigation Mechanics
Definition
A formal notice served by one party on the other calling upon them to admit specific facts within a prescribed period, saving costs and trial time; if the party refuses without reasonable cause, they bear the costs of proving those facts.
Example
The plaintiff in a commercial contract suit serves a Notice to Admit Facts under Order XII Rule 4 CPC calling upon the buyer to formally admit that the consignment of textiles arrived at their Surat warehouse on August 10.