To avoid cause-splitting in future cases, lawyers must adopt a proactive and structured approach centered on thorough case assessment and strategic drafting. The first preventive measure is conducting a comprehensive fact-finding process to identify all possible claims and remedies arising from a single transaction. Next, lawyers should prepare a detailed “cause-of-action chart” that maps each claim to its factual and legal foundation, ensuring that no related issue is left out. Step-by-step planning includes holding pre-filing strategy sessions, verifying procedural compliance under rules like Order II Rule 2 CPC, and reviewing the pleadings through internal audits or peer reviews before submission. Best practices also involve maintaining clear communication with clients to uncover all potential grievances and documenting every aspect of the transaction to avoid later surprises. By consolidating all related claims into one coherent suit and following procedural diligence, lawyers ensure smoother proceedings, prevent objections of cause-splitting, and uphold both judicial economy and client trust — hallmarks of efficient and ethical legal practice.
