Real-life examples of splitting of causes of action often occur when a plaintiff, intentionally or accidentally, files multiple suits based on the same transaction but seeks different remedies in each. For instance, a landlord may file one suit for possession of property and another later for unpaid rent arising from the same tenancy agreement—an act considered cause-splitting since both claims stem from a single contractual relationship. Similarly, in commercial disputes, a supplier might sue for breach of contract in one case and for damages in another, even though both claims arise from the same transaction. Courts have repeatedly held such actions impermissible, often dismissing subsequent suits under res judicata or Order II Rule 2 CPC. Best lawyers use these case studies as teaching tools, explaining how comprehensive claim analysis and careful drafting could have consolidated all reliefs into one action. They emphasize preventive strategies like preparing claim matrices and conducting pre-filing reviews, demonstrating that strategic foresight and procedural precision are the keys to avoiding costly procedural setbacks in real-world litigation.
