Rule 1.
Parties not at issue
Where at the first hearing of a suit it appears that the parties are not at issue on any question of law or of fact, the Court may at once pronounce judgment.
Rule 2.
One of several defendants not at issue
Where there are more defendants than one, and any one of the defendants is not at issue with the plaintiff on any question of law or of fact, the Court may at once pronounce judgment for or against such defendant and the suit shall proceed only against the other defendants.
Rule 3.
Parties at issue
(1)Where the parties are at issue on some question of law or of fact, and issues have been framed by the Court as hereinbefore provided, if the Court is satisfied that no further argument or evidence than the parties can at once adduce is required upon such of the issues as may be sufficient for the decision of the suit, and that no injustice will be done by proceeding with the suit immediately, the Court may proceed to determine such issues, and, if the finding thereon is sufficient for the decision, may pronounce judgment accordingly, whether the summons has been issued for the settlement of issues only or for the final disposal of the suit.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Order 15
Order XV empowers the court to dispose of a suit at the first hearing where the parties are not at issue on any question of law or fact, or where one of several defendants is not at issue.
Where the defendant's written statement contains clear admissions of liability and raises no triable defence, apply for immediate decree under Order 15 Rule 1 read with Order 12 Rule 6.