LexoCivil Lawyers in Chennai
Money recovery, injunctions, contract disputes, declaratory suits, legal notices and execution of decrees. Consult verified civil lawyers across Chennai, Madras, online or in person.
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Experienced civil lawyers for your matter in Chennai
Chennai lawyers regularly appear before the Madras High Court and the City Civil Court. Property, family, labour, commercial and criminal matters make up most of the demand.
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What our civil lawyers in Chennai handle
- Money recovery suits
- Permanent and temporary injunctions
- Breach of contract claims
- Declaration and cancellation of documents
- Legal notice drafting and replies
- Execution of decrees
- Civil appeals and revisions
- Defamation (civil)
Where civil matters are heard in Chennai
civil courts at City Civil Court, Chennai, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts at Egmore, Saidapet and George Town and the Madras High Court
Madras High Court
Areas we cover in Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Anna Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- OMR
- Tambaram
- Mylapore
- Porur
- Guindy
- Nungambakkam
What to expect, step by step
Evaluate the claim
Limitation, jurisdiction, valuation and evidence are assessed.
Legal notice
A formal demand is made and many matters settle at this stage.
File the suit
The plaint is filed with court fees, along with any application for interim relief.
Trial and decree
Pleadings, evidence and arguments follow, then the decree and its execution.
Documents to keep ready
- Agreements and contracts
- Invoices and ledgers
- Correspondence and notices
- Proof of payment
- Identity and address proof
Laws that apply
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
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Civil Lawyer in Chennai: common questions
What is the limitation period for a recovery suit?
Most money recovery suits must be filed within three years from the date the amount became due, under the Limitation Act, 1963.
Which court will hear my civil case in Chennai?
This depends on the value of the claim and where the cause of action arose. Most suits start in the civil courts at City Civil Court, Chennai, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts at Egmore, Saidapet and George Town. High-value commercial matters may go to commercial courts.
Is sending a legal notice necessary?
Not always legally mandatory, but it often prompts settlement and is mandatory in some cases, such as suits against the government.
How do I find a civil lawyer in Chennai?
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