Q1: 1. What does Section 35 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 deal with?

• A) A) Execution of decrees
• B) B) Costs
• C) C) Appeals
• D) D) Pleadings

Q2: 2. In a civil case, which party usually bears the costs of litigation?

• A) A) Plaintiff
• B) B) Defendant
• C) C) Both parties equally
• D) D) Court

Q3: 3. When can the court order one party to pay costs to the other in a civil case?

• A) A) Only if the defendant wins
• B) B) Only if the plaintiff wins
• C) C) Based on the conduct of the parties
• D) D) Never

Q4: 4. What factors does the court consider in determining costs in a civil case?

• A) A) Financial status of the parties
• B) B) Length of the trial
• C) C) Conduct of the parties
• D) D) All of the above

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, if a party delays proceedings intentionally, what action can the court take regarding costs?

• A) A) Reduce costs for the delaying party
• B) B) Increase costs for the non-delaying party
• C) C) Order the delaying party to pay increased costs
• D) D) Waive all costs for both parties

Q6: 6. What is the purpose of awarding costs in a civil case?

• A) A) To compensate the winning party
• B) B) To discourage frivolous litigation
• C) C) To fund the court's operations
• D) D) To penalize the losing party

Q7: 7. How are costs typically calculated in a civil case?

• A) A) Fixed amount set by the court
• B) B) Percentage of the claim amount
• C) C) Based on actual expenses incurred
• D) D) At the discretion of the judge

Q8: 8. In a civil case where the plaintiff is partially successful, how are costs usually determined?

• A) A) Plaintiff bears all costs
• B) B) Defendant bears all costs
• C) C) Each party bears their own costs
• D) D) Costs are split between the parties

Q9: 9. Under Section 35 of the Civil Procedure Code, what does the term "costs" include?

• A) A) Legal fees only
• B) B) Court fees only
• C) C) All expenses reasonably incurred
• D) D) None of the above

Q10: 10. In a real-life scenario, if a party fails to comply with a court order regarding costs, what action can the court take?

• A) A) Dismiss the case
• B) B) Issue a warning
• C) C) Impose penalties
• D) D) Ignore the non-compliance

Q11: 11. Which party can request the court to determine costs in a civil case?

• A) A) Plaintiff only
• B) B) Defendant only
• C) C) Either party
• D) D) Court clerk

Q12: 12. In a real-life scenario, if a party refuses to pay costs as ordered by the court, what remedies are available to the other party?

• A) A) File for bankruptcy
• B) B) Seek enforcement through court
• C) C) Absorb the costs
• D) D) Appeal the cost order

Q13: 13. When can a party seek a review of the costs awarded in a civil case?

• A) A) Within 7 days of the judgment
• B) B) Within 30 days of the judgment
• C) C) Within 90 days of the judgment
• D) D) There is no provision for review

Q14: 14. In a real-life scenario, if a party offers to settle the costs issue outside of court, what should the other party consider?

• A) A) Acceptance of the offer
• B) B) Reject the offer immediately
• C) C) Seek court intervention
• D) D) Ignore the offer

Q15: 15. How does the court determine the reasonableness of costs incurred in a civil case?

• A) A) By comparing with similar cases
• B) B) By consulting legal experts
• C) C) By using a standard formula
• D) D) By looking at the overall circumstances

Q16: 16. In a real-life scenario, if a party is unable to afford the costs awarded, what options are available to them?

• A) A) Apply for legal aid
• B) B) File for bankruptcy
• C) C) Negotiate with the other party
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. Can a party recover costs incurred before the commencement of the civil case?

• A) A) Yes, in all cases
• B) B) Yes, but only with court approval
• C) C) No, costs are only recoverable during the case
• D) D) No, costs are not recoverable at any stage

Q18: 18. In a real-life scenario, if a party disputes the costs awarded by the court, what steps should they take?

• A) A) Pay the costs anyway
• B) B) Appeal the cost order
• C) C) Request a detailed breakdown of costs
• D) D) Ignore the cost order

Q19: 19. How does the court address situations where one party is unable to pay the costs awarded?

• A) A) Waive the costs
• B) B) Set up a payment plan
• C) C) Reduce the costs
• D) D) Transfer the debt to the other party

Q20: 20. In a real-life scenario, if a party incurs costs due to the other party's misconduct, what remedies are available to them?

• A) A) Recover costs through a separate lawsuit
• B) B) Request the court to penalize the other party
• C) C) Absorb the costs as part of litigation
• D) D) Ignore the misconduct

Q21: 21. Can costs incurred in an appeal be higher or different from costs in the original civil case?

• A) A) Yes, they can be higher
• B) B) No, they must be the same
• C) C) Yes, they can be different
• D) D) Costs are not applicable in appeals

Q22: 22. In a real-life scenario, if a party disputes the costs awarded by the court, how can they challenge the decision?

• A) A) File a complaint with the bar association
• B) B) Appeal to a higher court
• C) C) Seek mediation
• D) D) Accept the decision

Q23: 23. What role does the principle of proportionality play in determining costs in a civil case?

• A) A) Costs must be proportional to the claim amount
• B) B) Costs must be proportional to the party's income
• C) C) Costs must be proportional to the conduct of the parties
• D) D) There is no principle of proportionality in costs

Q24: 24. In a real-life scenario, if a party fails to pay costs as ordered, what consequences may they face?

• A) A) Contempt of court
• B) B) Suspension of legal rights
• C) C) Dismissal of the case
• D) D) None of the above

Q25: 25. How can a party ensure transparency in the cost assessment process in a civil case?

• A) A) Request detailed invoices from their lawyer
• B) B) Hire a cost accountant
• C) C) Attend all court hearings
• D) D) None of the above