Money Recovery Suit (Order 37 Summary Suit)

About this service

For money owed on a written contract, invoice, bill or promissory note, a summary suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure is the fastest civil route — the defendant must seek leave to defend. Includes drafting, filing and appearance until the summons stage. Court fee, stamp duty and government fees are extra, at actuals.

What you get

• Assessment of the claim and limitation
• Plaint under Order XXXVII CPC
• Supporting affidavit and documents
• Filing and appearance until summons

How it works

1. 1

   Claim review

   A lawyer checks the documents and the limitation period.

2. 2

   Plaint drafted

   Prepared and shared with you for approval.

3. 3

   Filed

   Filed in the court with jurisdiction, court fee paid.

4. 4

   Summons

   Your advocate appears until summons is served.

Documents you will need

• Agreement, invoices, bills or promissory note
• Ledger or statement of account
• Legal notice sent, if any, with postal proof
• Correspondence acknowledging the debt

Scans or clear photographs are fine. The lawyer handling your matter will tell you if anything else is needed once they have seen your papers.