Order 14 — Oinder of Causes of Action
Rule 1 All causes of action may be joined
Subject to the provisions of this Order, the Plaintiff may join in the same action, several causes of action; but if it appears that they cannot be conveniently tried or disposed of together, a Judge may order separate trials of any such causes of action or may make such order as may be necessary or expedient for the separate disposal thereof.
Rule 2 Recovery of land
(1) An action for recovery of land may be joined with an action for declaration of title, mesne profit or arrears of rent, damages for breach of any contract under which the land or any part thereof is held, or for any wrong or injury to the premises.
(2) An action for foreclosure or redemption may be joined with a claim for delivery of possession of the mortgaged property and a claim for payment of principal money or interest secured by or any other relief in respect of the mortgage of or charge on such land.
Rule 3 Executor and administrator
Claims by or against an executor or administrator as such may be joined with claims by or against the executor or administrator personally, provided the last-mentioned claims are alleged to arise with reference to the estate in respect of which the Plaintiff or Defendant sues or is sued as executor or administrator.
Rule 4 Claims by joint Plaintiffs
Claims by Plaintiffs jointly may be joined with claims by them or any of them separately against the same Defendant.
Rule 5 Diligent prosecution by parties
All parties to the cause or matter shall ensure the diligent prosecution of their case.
Rule 6 Striking out a matter
A Judge may, at any stage of the proceedings in a matter, upon application or suo motu, strike out a matter not being prosecuted diligently.
(1) If it appears to the Judge that there is any undue delay in the prosecution of any proceeding, the Judge may require the party having the conduct of the proceedings or any other party to explain the delay and make such order with regard to expediting the proceedings including orders for the conduct or stay of the proceedings relating to the costs of the proceedings as the circumstances of the case may require.
(2) For the purposes of sub-rule (1) of this Rule, any party may be directed to summon the person whose attendance is required and to conduct any proceeding or carry out any directions which may be given.
(3) When a matter is pending in Court and no proceeding is held or application filed in the case for a period of twelve (12) months, the Court shall strike out the case.