Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 41, Rule 22 & Order 43, Rule 1-A(2)–Cross-objection–Legal nature–The right to prefer the cross-objection partakes of the right to prefer an appeal–A cross-appeal is the exercise of substantive right of appeal and only the procedure varies–Cross-appeal objector is entitled to make good the submissions in law to question the legality and validity of the settlement agreement recorded under Order 43, Rule 3 by way of cross-appeal–Cross-appeal filed by the original defendant no. 2 questioning the legality and validity of the settlement was maintainable in law.
