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Case Disposed - Contested Decreed with Cost: What Does It Mean?


28-Jan-2023 (In Civil Law)
Hi, We have a case on our home where the opposite party's name is in Petitioner and my dad's name is in Respondent. I checked the case status online today (27-01-2020), and below is the case status:
  • First Hearing Date: 6th September 2013
  • Decision Date: 20th February 2014
  • Case Status: CASE DISPOSED
  • Nature of Disposal: Contested--Decreed with cost
What is the contested decreed meaning? We are not aware of anything in this regard, and I'm shocked to read online that "disposed" means the case is closed and contested decreed with costs, meaning that the petitioner has won the case. Can someone please explain this to me?
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Answer #1
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Contested decreed meaning is that the case has been decided in favor of the plaintiff after both parties argued their side. "Decreed" means that the judgment has been passed allowing the petitioner's claim. If you were unaware of the case, you can file a petition to set aside the decree and contest the case. Get in touch for further legal guidance.
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Answer #2
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Contested decreed with costs meaning indicates that the case was contested, and the court ruled in favor of the petitioner while also ordering the respondent (your father) to bear the legal expenses outlined in the cost memo filed by the plaintiff. If you need further clarification, you may check the case records or consult a lawyer.

For those looking for translations:
  • Contested decreed with costs meaning in Tamil: போட்டி நடத்தப்பட்ட தீர்ப்பு செலவுடன்.
  • Contested decreed meaning in Kannada: ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾತ್ಮಕ ತೀರ್ಮಾನಿತ ಅರ್ಥ.
  • Contested—Decreed without costs, meaning: The case was contested, and a decision was made, but without any cost burden on either party.
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