Question

In which of the following suits can a preliminary decree be passed?

• A. For partition
• B. For partnership
• C. For possession and mesne profit
• D. For partition, partnership, possession and mesne profit

Hint:

Preliminary decree is common in partition, partnership, accounts, foreclosure and mesne profits-related suits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: A preliminary decree decides the rights and liabilities of parties but does not completely dispose of the suit. A final decree follows later to work out the actual relief.

Step 1: Understand preliminary decree.
A preliminary decree is passed when further proceedings are required before final disposal. \[ \text{Preliminary decree} \Rightarrow \text{Rights decided, final working out remains} \]

Step 2: Check partition suits.
In partition suits, the court may first declare shares of parties by preliminary decree and later divide property by final decree.

Step 3: Check partnership and mesne profit suits.
In partnership suits, accounts may have to be taken after preliminary determination.
In suits for possession and mesne profits, preliminary and further proceedings may be required.

Step 4: Select the complete option.
Since preliminary decree may be passed in all the given categories, the correct answer is option (D).