A ________ is a formal expression which determines the interest of both the parties in a conclusive manner, with regards to any disputed matter in a civil suit. 

The correct answer is Decree.

Key Points

• A decree is a formal expression of adjudication that conclusively determines the rights of the parties with regard to all or any of the matters in controversy in a suit.
• It is issued by a civil court and is legally binding on the parties involved in the dispute.
• Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a decree can be preliminary or final; a preliminary decree decides the rights of the parties but does not completely dispose of the suit, while a final decree fully and finally disposes of the suit.
• In legal terms, a decree often involves judgments regarding property, contracts, or other civil matters that require legal intervention for resolution.

Additional Information

• Judgment
  • A judgment is the statement given by a judge on the grounds of a decree or order.
  • It explains the reasons for the court's decision and is an essential part of the judicial process.
• Order
  • An order is the formal expression of any decision of a civil court that is not a decree.
  • Orders can be interim or final and may relate to various procedural aspects of a case.
• Writ
  • A writ is a formal written order issued by a higher court directing a lower court, tribunal, or public authority to perform a specific act or desist from performing an act.
  • Common writs include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari.
• Petition
  • A petition is a formal written request to a court seeking judicial action on a particular matter.
  • It is often used in cases involving public interest or seeking redress for grievances.