The correct answer is (c). Section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with stay of suit.
A stay of suit is an order of the court that prevents a party from continuing with a lawsuit. A stay of suit can be granted for a variety of reasons, such as if the defendant is out of the country, if the plaintiff has not filed the proper paperwork, or if the case is not ripe for adjudication.
Section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure sets forth the grounds for a stay of suit. The section states that a court may stay a suit if it is satisfied that:
- The suit is frivolous or vexatious;
- The suit is likely to prejudice the rights of any other person;
- The suit is likely to cause irreparable harm to the defendant; or
- The balance of convenience lies in favor of granting the stay.
The court may also stay a suit if it is satisfied that the plaintiff has not complied with the requirements of the Code of Civil Procedure. For example, the court may stay a suit if the plaintiff has not filed the proper paperwork or if the plaintiff has not served the defendant with the summons and complaint.
A stay of suit is a powerful tool that can be used to prevent a party from continuing with a lawsuit. However, a stay of suit should only be granted in limited circumstances. The court must be satisfied that there is a good reason for the stay and that the stay is in the best interests of all parties involved.