Civil Procedure code, 1908, O.9 R.7--Ex parte order-Setting aside of--Stage of joining proceedings—Proceedings must continue from the stage at which the later appearance was entered and obviously, he could not be relegated to the position he would have occupied if he had appeared at the earlier hearing or hearings—But he certainly had the right of participation in the proceedings, to cross-examine the plaintiff or his witnesses and if necessary, to lead evidence in rebuttal.

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