alleryStart learning →If a court is closed on the last day of a period, an act is in time if done:
AOnly with the court's leave
BWithin seven further days
COn the next day the court opens
DOn the previous working day
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. On the next day the court opens
Section 10 treats the act as done in due time if done on the next day on which the court or office is open.
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