'Decree', as defined by Section 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 does not include;
Verified Answer
A. A preliminary decree
B. Rejection of a plaint
C. Determination of any question within Section 144 CPC
D. Any order of dismissal for default
Explanation:
As per Section 2(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a 'decree' includes a preliminary decree, final decree, or partly preliminary and partly final decree, and also includes the rejection of a plaint and the determination of any question within Section 144. However, it explicitly states that a 'decree' shall not include "any order of dismissal for default."