Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 3 Recognised agents and pleaders

R. 2 Recognised agents.- The recognised agents of parties by whom such appearances, applications and acts may be made or done are-
(a) persons holding power-of-attorney , authorizing them to make and do such appearances, applications and acts on behalf of such parties;
(b) persons carrying on trade or business for and in the names of parties not resident within the local limits of jurisdiction of the court within which appearance, application or act is made or done, in matters connected with such trade or business only, where no other agent is expressely authorized to make and do such appearances, applications acts.

NOTES:

* Recording of evidence of recognised agent – Plaintiff being old lady of 78 years and having health problem appointed her son as power of attorney to contest case – old age and bad health of Plaintiff would be good ground for her son, being power of attorney holder to tender evidence on her behalf. – affidavit of son is treated as examination-in-chief of the Plaintiff – that apart, bona fide requirement being with reference to family, can be proved by any member of family
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