Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 9, Rule 13–Ex-parte decree–Declined to set aside–Appreciation of–Earlier, the opportunity of filing written statement was granted to subject to cost of Rs. 200/–However, petitioner failed to file the reply–Thereafter he did not remain present–Appeal against the exparte decree was also delayed for three months–No satisfactory explanation– Held, no illegality or infirmity is found in the impugned orders.


